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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491.96, 2,057.61 and 931.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491.96, 2,057.61 and 931.86 is: 1,285.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491.96 : 2,057.61 = 931.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491.96/2,057.61 = 931.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491.96x = 2,057.61 × 931.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491.96x = 1,917,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,404.45/1,491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.16

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