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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.52, 1,837.44 and 934.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.52, 1,837.44 and 934.05 is: 1,287.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.52 : 1,837.44 = 934.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.52/1,837.44 = 934.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.52x = 1,837.44 × 934.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.52x = 1,716,260.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,260.83/1,332.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.98

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