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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.76 and 934.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.75, 1,942.76 and 934.83 is: 1,290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.75 : 1,942.76 = 934.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.75/1,942.76 = 934.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.75x = 1,942.76 × 934.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.75x = 1,816,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,151.56/1,407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.11

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