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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.32, 1,549.74 and 934.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.32, 1,549.74 and 934.64 is: 1,394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.32 : 1,549.74 = 934.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.32/1,549.74 = 934.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.32x = 1,549.74 × 934.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.32x = 1,448,448.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,448.99/1,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.99

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