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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.50, 1,563.42 and 934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.50, 1,563.42 and 934.68 is: 1,291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.50 : 1,563.42 = 934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.50/1,563.42 = 934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.50x = 1,563.42 × 934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.50x = 1,461,297.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,297.41/1,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.47

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