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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.99, 2,131.69 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.99, 2,131.69 and 934.56 is: 1,400.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.99 : 2,131.69 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.99/2,131.69 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.99x = 2,131.69 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.99x = 1,992,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,192.21/1,422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,400.00

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