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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.87, 1,577.89 and 933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.87, 1,577.89 and 933.55 is: 1,288.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.87 : 1,577.89 = 933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.87/1,577.89 = 933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.87x = 1,577.89 × 933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.87x = 1,473,041.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,041.54/1,142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.90

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