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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233.22, 1,699.64 and 933.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233.22, 1,699.64 and 933.75 is: 1,286.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233.22 : 1,699.64 = 933.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233.22/1,699.64 = 933.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233.22x = 1,699.64 × 933.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233.22x = 1,587,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,034.22/1,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.90

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