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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.46, 1,787.15 and 934.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.46, 1,787.15 and 934.11 is: 1,399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.46 : 1,787.15 = 934.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.46/1,787.15 = 934.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.46x = 1,787.15 × 934.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.46x = 1,669,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,397.02/1,192.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.97

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