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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.16, 2,049.90 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.16, 2,049.90 and 934 is: 1,399.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.16 : 2,049.90 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.16/2,049.90 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.16x = 2,049.90 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.16x = 1,914,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,914,606.60/1,368.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.40

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