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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.58, 2,139.83 and 933.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.58, 2,139.83 and 933.80 is: 1,399.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.58 : 2,139.83 = 933.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.58/2,139.83 = 933.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.58x = 2,139.83 × 933.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.58x = 1,998,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,173.25/1,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.69

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