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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.92, 1,934.69 and 1,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.92, 1,934.69 and 1,237.28 is: 1,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.92 : 1,934.69 = 1,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.92/1,934.69 = 1,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.92x = 1,934.69 × 1,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.92x = 2,393,737.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,737.38/1,402.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.25

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