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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.30, 1,699.43 and 933.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.30, 1,699.43 and 933.41 is: 1,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.30 : 1,699.43 = 933.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.30/1,699.43 = 933.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.30x = 1,699.43 × 933.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.30x = 1,586,251.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,251.79/1,232.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.23

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