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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.76, 2,093.73 and 934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.76, 2,093.73 and 934.17 is: 1,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.76 : 2,093.73 = 934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.76/2,093.73 = 934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.76x = 2,093.73 × 934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.76x = 1,955,899.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,899.75/1,397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.31

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