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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.27, 2,184.27 and 934.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.27, 2,184.27 and 934.90 is: 1,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.27 : 2,184.27 = 934.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.27/2,184.27 = 934.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.27x = 2,184.27 × 934.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.27x = 2,042,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,042,074.02/1,456.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.26

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