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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.40, 1,649.94 and 933.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.40, 1,649.94 and 933.32 is: 1,288.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.40 : 1,649.94 = 933.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.40/1,649.94 = 933.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.40x = 1,649.94 × 933.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.40x = 1,539,922.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,922.00/1,195.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.21

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