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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.96, 2,013.72 and 934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.96, 2,013.72 and 934.92 is: 1,290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.96 : 2,013.72 = 934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.96/2,013.72 = 934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.96x = 2,013.72 × 934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.96x = 1,882,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,667.10/1,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.42

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