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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.17, 1,975.66 and 934.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.17, 1,975.66 and 934.56 is: 1,289.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.17 : 1,975.66 = 934.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.17/1,975.66 = 934.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.17x = 1,975.66 × 934.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.17x = 1,846,370.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,370.47/1,432.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.21

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