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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.44, 1,800.18 and 933.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.44, 1,800.18 and 933.12 is: 1,285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.44 : 1,800.18 = 933.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.44/1,800.18 = 933.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.44x = 1,800.18 × 933.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.44x = 1,679,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,783.96/1,306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.77

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