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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.17, 1,953.36 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.17, 1,953.36 and 934.47 is: 1,407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.17 : 1,953.36 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.17/1,953.36 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.17x = 1,953.36 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.17x = 1,825,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,356.32/1,297.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.18

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