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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.74, 1,745.56 and 934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.74, 1,745.56 and 934.13 is: 1,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.74 : 1,745.56 = 934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.74/1,745.56 = 934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.74x = 1,745.56 × 934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.74x = 1,630,566.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,566.56/1,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.25

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