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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.24, 1,413.30 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.24, 1,413.30 and 933.99 is: 1,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.24 : 1,413.30 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.24/1,413.30 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.24x = 1,413.30 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.24x = 1,320,008.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,008.07/1,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.26

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