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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.42, 1,569.28 and 934.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.42, 1,569.28 and 934.42 is: 1,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.42 : 1,569.28 = 934.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.42/1,569.28 = 934.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.42x = 1,569.28 × 934.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.42x = 1,466,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,366.62/1,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.98

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