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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.24, 1,490.68 and 933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.24, 1,490.68 and 933.56 is: 1,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.24 : 1,490.68 = 933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.24/1,490.68 = 933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.24x = 1,490.68 × 933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.24x = 1,391,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,639.22/1,081.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.08

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