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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.51, 1,580.67 and 934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.51, 1,580.67 and 934.11 is: 1,287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.51 : 1,580.67 = 934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.51/1,580.67 = 934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.51x = 1,580.67 × 934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.51x = 1,476,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,519.65/1,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.84

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