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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.31, 1,677.16 and 934.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.31, 1,677.16 and 934.39 is: 1,401.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.31 : 1,677.16 = 934.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.31/1,677.16 = 934.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.31x = 1,677.16 × 934.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.31x = 1,567,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,110.11/1,118.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.32

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