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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.47, 1,898.95 and 933.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.47, 1,898.95 and 933.67 is: 1,288.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.47 : 1,898.95 = 933.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.47/1,898.95 = 933.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.47x = 1,898.95 × 933.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.47x = 1,772,992.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,992.65/1,376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.07

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