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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.74, 1,402.92 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.74, 1,402.92 and 754.38 is: 1,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.74 : 1,402.92 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.74/1,402.92 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.74x = 1,402.92 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.74x = 1,058,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,334.79/934.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.22

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