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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.14, 1,394.96 and 880.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.14, 1,394.96 and 880.14 is: 1,314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.14 : 1,394.96 = 880.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.14/1,394.96 = 880.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.14x = 1,394.96 × 880.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.14x = 1,227,760.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,760.09/934.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.32

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