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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.10, 1,976.31 and 934.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.10, 1,976.31 and 934.45 is: 1,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.10 : 1,976.31 = 934.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.10/1,976.31 = 934.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.10x = 1,976.31 × 934.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.10x = 1,846,763.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,763.40/1,432.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.55

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