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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.60, 1,813.41 and 934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.60, 1,813.41 and 934.90 is: 1,398.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.60 : 1,813.41 = 934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.60/1,813.41 = 934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.60x = 1,813.41 × 934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.60x = 1,695,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,357.01/1,212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.12

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