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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.48, 1,938.37 and 933.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.48, 1,938.37 and 933.54 is: 1,286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.48 : 1,938.37 = 933.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.48/1,938.37 = 933.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.48x = 1,938.37 × 933.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.48x = 1,809,541.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,541.26/1,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.57

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