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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,489.29 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,489.29 and 934.56 is: 1,290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,489.29 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,489.29 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,489.29 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 1,391,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,831.55/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.02

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