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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.53, 2,133.95 and 936.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.53, 2,133.95 and 936.10 is: 1,402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.53 : 2,133.95 = 936.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.53/2,133.95 = 936.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.53x = 2,133.95 × 936.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.53x = 1,997,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,587.60/1,424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.28

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