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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,228.30, 1,696.08 and 933.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,228.30, 1,696.08 and 933.19 is: 1,288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,228.30 : 1,696.08 = 933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,228.30/1,696.08 = 933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,228.30x = 1,696.08 × 933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,228.30x = 1,582,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,764.90/1,228.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.58

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