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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.72, 1,577.10 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.72, 1,577.10 and 934.74 is: 1,288.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.72 : 1,577.10 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.72/1,577.10 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.72x = 1,577.10 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.72x = 1,474,178.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,178.45/1,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.93

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