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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.66, 1,904.98 and 933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.66, 1,904.98 and 933.36 is: 1,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.66 : 1,904.98 = 933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.66/1,904.98 = 933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.66x = 1,904.98 × 933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.66x = 1,778,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,040.44/1,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.82

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