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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.44, 1,865.04 and 933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.44, 1,865.04 and 933.40 is: 1,398.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.44 : 1,865.04 = 933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.44/1,865.04 = 933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.44x = 1,865.04 × 933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.44x = 1,740,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,828.34/1,244.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.88

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