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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.70, 1,859.88 and 933.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.70, 1,859.88 and 933.09 is: 1,397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.70 : 1,859.88 = 933.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.70/1,859.88 = 933.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.70x = 1,859.88 × 933.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.70x = 1,735,435.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,435.43/1,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.63

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