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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.56, 1,402.74 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.56, 1,402.74 and 755.40 is: 1,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.56 : 1,402.74 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.56/1,402.74 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.56x = 1,402.74 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.56x = 1,059,629.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,629.80/937.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.20

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