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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.08, 1,566.24 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.08, 1,566.24 and 934.74 is: 1,400.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.08 : 1,566.24 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.08/1,566.24 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.08x = 1,566.24 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.08x = 1,464,027.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,027.18/1,045.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.88

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