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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.29, 1,592.93 and 933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.29, 1,592.93 and 933.56 is: 1,287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.29 : 1,592.93 = 933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.29/1,592.93 = 933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.29x = 1,592.93 × 933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.29x = 1,487,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,083.10/1,155.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.20

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