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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975, 1,347.90 and 934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975, 1,347.90 and 934.20 is: 1,291.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975 : 1,347.90 = 934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975/1,347.90 = 934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975x = 1,347.90 × 934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975x = 1,259,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,208.18/975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.50

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