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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.88, 1,897.88 and 934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.88, 1,897.88 and 934.24 is: 1,289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.88 : 1,897.88 = 934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.88/1,897.88 = 934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.88x = 1,897.88 × 934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.88x = 1,773,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,075.41/1,374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.62

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