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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.42, 1,897.92 and 933.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.42, 1,897.92 and 933.96 is: 1,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.42 : 1,897.92 = 933.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.42/1,897.92 = 933.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.42x = 1,897.92 × 933.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.42x = 1,772,581.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,581.36/1,374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.69

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