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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.10, 1,905.59 and 933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.10, 1,905.59 and 933.80 is: 1,288.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.10 : 1,905.59 = 933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.10/1,905.59 = 933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.10x = 1,905.59 × 933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.10x = 1,779,435.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,435.27/1,381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.42

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