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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.87, 2,013.69 and 934.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.87, 2,013.69 and 934.89 is: 1,290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.87 : 2,013.69 = 934.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.87/2,013.69 = 934.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.87x = 2,013.69 × 934.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.87x = 1,882,578.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,578.64/1,458.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.44

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