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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.91, 2,205.44 and 934.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.91, 2,205.44 and 934.93 is: 1,290.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.91 : 2,205.44 = 934.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.91/2,205.44 = 934.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.91x = 2,205.44 × 934.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.91x = 2,061,926.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,926.46/1,597.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.39

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