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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.46, 1,860.87 and 933.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.46, 1,860.87 and 933.19 is: 1,402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.46 : 1,860.87 = 933.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.46/1,860.87 = 933.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.46x = 1,860.87 × 933.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.46x = 1,736,544.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,544.12/1,238.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.18

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