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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.08, 2,012.20 and 934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.08, 2,012.20 and 934.16 is: 1,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.08 : 2,012.20 = 934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.08/2,012.20 = 934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.08x = 2,012.20 × 934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.08x = 1,879,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,716.75/1,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.17

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