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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.17, 1,492.56 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.17, 1,492.56 and 933.04 is: 1,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.17 : 1,492.56 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.17/1,492.56 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.17x = 1,492.56 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.17x = 1,392,618.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,618.18/1,082.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.88

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