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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253.16, 1,727.97 and 934.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253.16, 1,727.97 and 934.22 is: 1,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253.16 : 1,727.97 = 934.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253.16/1,727.97 = 934.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253.16x = 1,727.97 × 934.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253.16x = 1,614,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,295.49/1,253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.18

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