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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.93, 2,058.93 and 931.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.93, 2,058.93 and 931.97 is: 1,286.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.93 : 2,058.93 = 931.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.93/2,058.93 = 931.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.93x = 2,058.93 × 931.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.93x = 1,918,866.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,866.14/1,491.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.16

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