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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.94, 1,865.79 and 933.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.94, 1,865.79 and 933.90 is: 1,399.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.94 : 1,865.79 = 933.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.94/1,865.79 = 933.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.94x = 1,865.79 × 933.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.94x = 1,742,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,461.28/1,244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.63

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