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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.16, 1,771.44 and 934.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.16, 1,771.44 and 934.68 is: 1,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.16 : 1,771.44 = 934.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.16/1,771.44 = 934.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.16x = 1,771.44 × 934.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.16x = 1,655,729.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,729.54/1,283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.35

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