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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.76, 2,274.36 and 934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.76, 2,274.36 and 934.50 is: 1,398.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.76 : 2,274.36 = 934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.76/2,274.36 = 934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.76x = 2,274.36 × 934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.76x = 2,125,389.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,389.42/1,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.50

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