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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.10, 1,743.45 and 934.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.10, 1,743.45 and 934.70 is: 1,289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.10 : 1,743.45 = 934.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.10/1,743.45 = 934.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.10x = 1,743.45 × 934.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.10x = 1,629,602.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,602.72/1,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.14

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