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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.64, 1,543.08 and 933.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.64, 1,543.08 and 933.16 is: 1,286.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.64 : 1,543.08 = 933.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.64/1,543.08 = 933.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.64x = 1,543.08 × 933.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.64x = 1,439,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,940.53/1,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.07

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