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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.10, 1,572.10 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.10, 1,572.10 and 933.76 is: 1,399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.10 : 1,572.10 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.10/1,572.10 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.10x = 1,572.10 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.10x = 1,467,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,963.73/1,049.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.27

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