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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.92, 2,011.74 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.92, 2,011.74 and 934 is: 1,288.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.92 : 2,011.74 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.92/2,011.74 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.92x = 2,011.74 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.92x = 1,878,965.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,965.16/1,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.80

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