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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.76, 1,860.60 and 933.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.76, 1,860.60 and 933.04 is: 1,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.76 : 1,860.60 = 933.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.76/1,860.60 = 933.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.76x = 1,860.60 × 933.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.76x = 1,736,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,014.22/1,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.07

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