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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.84, 2,336.88 and 934.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.84, 2,336.88 and 934.84 is: 1,398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.84 : 2,336.88 = 934.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.84/2,336.88 = 934.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.84x = 2,336.88 × 934.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.84x = 2,184,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,608.90/1,561.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.74

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