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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.37, 1,490.76 and 934.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.37, 1,490.76 and 934.75 is: 1,287.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.37 : 1,490.76 = 934.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.37/1,490.76 = 934.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.37x = 1,490.76 × 934.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.37x = 1,393,487.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,487.91/1,082.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.44

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