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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.68, 1,976.27 and 934.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.68, 1,976.27 and 934.13 is: 1,289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.68 : 1,976.27 = 934.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.68/1,976.27 = 934.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.68x = 1,976.27 × 934.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.68x = 1,846,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,093.37/1,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.46

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