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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.73, 1,927.25 and 933.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.73, 1,927.25 and 933.48 is: 1,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.73 : 1,927.25 = 933.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.73/1,927.25 = 933.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.73x = 1,927.25 × 933.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.73x = 1,799,044.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,044.66/1,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.25

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