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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.64 and 933.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,898.64 and 933.28 is: 1,288.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,898.64 = 933.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,898.64 = 933.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,898.64 × 933.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,771,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,962.74/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.36

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