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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.99, 1,563.27 and 933.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.99, 1,563.27 and 933.64 is: 1,399.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.99 : 1,563.27 = 933.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.99/1,563.27 = 933.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.99x = 1,563.27 × 933.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.99x = 1,459,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,531.40/1,042.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.37

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