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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.77, 1,977.18 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.77, 1,977.18 and 934.47 is: 1,289.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.77 : 1,977.18 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.77/1,977.18 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.77x = 1,977.18 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.77x = 1,847,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,615.39/1,432.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.54

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