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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.49, 1,868.87 and 934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.49, 1,868.87 and 934.71 is: 1,289.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.49 : 1,868.87 = 934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.49/1,868.87 = 934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.49x = 1,868.87 × 934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.49x = 1,746,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,837.46/1,354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.67

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