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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.68, 1,770.06 and 934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.68, 1,770.06 and 934.84 is: 1,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.68 : 1,770.06 = 934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.68/1,770.06 = 934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.68x = 1,770.06 × 934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.68x = 1,654,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,722.89/1,282.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.05

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