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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.20, 1,673.28 and 933

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.20, 1,673.28 and 933 is: 1,286.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.20 : 1,673.28 = 933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.20/1,673.28 = 933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.20x = 1,673.28 × 933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.20x = 1,561,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,170.24/1,213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.82

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