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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.50, 1,863.70 and 936.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.50, 1,863.70 and 936.74 is: 1,292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.50 : 1,863.70 = 936.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.50/1,863.70 = 936.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.50x = 1,863.70 × 936.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.50x = 1,745,802.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,802.34/1,350.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.71

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