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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.83, 1,400.52 and 781.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.83, 1,400.52 and 781.74 is: 1,171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.83 : 1,400.52 = 781.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.83/1,400.52 = 781.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.83x = 1,400.52 × 781.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.83x = 1,094,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,842.50/934.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171.17

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