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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.75, 1,577.22 and 933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.75, 1,577.22 and 933.25 is: 1,286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.75 : 1,577.22 = 933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.75/1,577.22 = 933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.75x = 1,577.22 × 933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.75x = 1,471,935.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,935.90/1,143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.94

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