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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,450.36, 2,175.56 and 937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,450.36, 2,175.56 and 937 is: 1,405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,450.36 : 2,175.56 = 937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,450.36/2,175.56 = 937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,450.36x = 2,175.56 × 937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,450.36x = 2,038,499.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,499.72/1,450.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.51

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