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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,674.42, 2,509.45 and 934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,674.42, 2,509.45 and 934 is: 1,399.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,674.42 : 2,509.45 = 934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,674.42/2,509.45 = 934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,674.42x = 2,509.45 × 934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,674.42x = 2,343,826.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,826.30/1,674.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.78

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