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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.32, 1,951.62 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.32, 1,951.62 and 933.04 is: 1,399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.32 : 1,951.62 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.32/1,951.62 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.32x = 1,951.62 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.32x = 1,820,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,939.52/1,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.30

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