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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.48, 1,862.43 and 934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.48, 1,862.43 and 934.22 is: 1,403.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.48 : 1,862.43 = 934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.48/1,862.43 = 934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.48x = 1,862.43 × 934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.48x = 1,739,910.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,910.04/1,239.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.74

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