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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.42, 1,900.17 and 934.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.42, 1,900.17 and 934.62 is: 1,289.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.42 : 1,900.17 = 934.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.42/1,900.17 = 934.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.42x = 1,900.17 × 934.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.42x = 1,775,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,936.89/1,377.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.32

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