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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347, 1,858.86 and 933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347, 1,858.86 and 933.24 is: 1,287.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347 : 1,858.86 = 933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347/1,858.86 = 933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347x = 1,858.86 × 933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347x = 1,734,762.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,762.51/1,347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.87

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