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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.27, 1,932.68 and 934.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.27, 1,932.68 and 934.25 is: 1,289.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.27 : 1,932.68 = 934.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.27/1,932.68 = 934.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.27x = 1,932.68 × 934.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.27x = 1,805,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,601.62/1,400.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.47

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