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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.53, 1,833.37 and 936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.53, 1,833.37 and 936.39 is: 1,292.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.53 : 1,833.37 = 936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.53/1,833.37 = 936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.53x = 1,833.37 × 936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.53x = 1,716,749.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,749.33/1,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.22

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