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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.82, 1,896.38 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.82, 1,896.38 and 933.99 is: 1,289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.82 : 1,896.38 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.82/1,896.38 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.82x = 1,896.38 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.82x = 1,771,199.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,199.96/1,373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.25

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