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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.83, 1,838.84 and 934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.83, 1,838.84 and 934.97 is: 1,400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.83 : 1,838.84 = 934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.83/1,838.84 = 934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.83x = 1,838.84 × 934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.83x = 1,719,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,260.16/1,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.25

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