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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.10, 1,906.96 and 934.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.10, 1,906.96 and 934.80 is: 1,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.10 : 1,906.96 = 934.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.10/1,906.96 = 934.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.10x = 1,906.96 × 934.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.10x = 1,782,626.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782,626.21/1,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.80

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