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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.74, 1,562.76 and 933.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.74, 1,562.76 and 933.39 is: 1,398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.74 : 1,562.76 = 933.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.74/1,562.76 = 933.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.74x = 1,562.76 × 933.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.74x = 1,458,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,664.56/1,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.88

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