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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.90, 1,807.62 and 934.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.90, 1,807.62 and 934.36 is: 1,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.90 : 1,807.62 = 934.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.90/1,807.62 = 934.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.90x = 1,807.62 × 934.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.90x = 1,688,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,959.80/1,204.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.75

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