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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.46, 1,489.53 and 933.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.46, 1,489.53 and 933.83 is: 1,286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.46 : 1,489.53 = 933.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.46/1,489.53 = 933.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.46x = 1,489.53 × 933.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.46x = 1,390,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,967.80/1,081.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.19

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