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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.99, 1,578.65 and 934.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.99, 1,578.65 and 934.93 is: 1,289.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.99 : 1,578.65 = 934.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.99/1,578.65 = 934.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.99x = 1,578.65 × 934.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.99x = 1,475,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,927.24/1,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.03

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