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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.63, 1,424.05 and 935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.63, 1,424.05 and 935.35 is: 1,288.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.63 : 1,424.05 = 935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.63/1,424.05 = 935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.63x = 1,424.05 × 935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.63x = 1,331,985.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,985.17/1,033.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.65

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