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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.33, 1,979.08 and 937.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.33, 1,979.08 and 937.70 is: 1,293.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.33 : 1,979.08 = 937.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.33/1,979.08 = 937.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.33x = 1,979.08 × 937.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.33x = 1,855,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,778.50/1,434.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.83

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