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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.93, 1,573.37 and 934.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.93, 1,573.37 and 934.61 is: 1,400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.93 : 1,573.37 = 934.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.93/1,573.37 = 934.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.93x = 1,573.37 × 934.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.93x = 1,470,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,478.30/1,049.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.55

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