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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 2,053.62 and 934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 2,053.62 and 934.92 is: 1,402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 2,053.62 = 934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/2,053.62 = 934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 2,053.62 × 934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 1,919,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,970.41/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.84

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