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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.46, 1,293.44 and 751.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.46, 1,293.44 and 751.34 is: 1,036.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.46 : 1,293.44 = 751.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.46/1,293.44 = 751.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.46x = 1,293.44 × 751.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.46x = 971,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,813.21/937.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.64

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