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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.46, 1,899.18 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.46, 1,899.18 and 934.20 is: 1,288.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.46 : 1,899.18 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.46/1,899.18 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.46x = 1,899.18 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.46x = 1,774,213.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,213.96/1,376.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.97

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