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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.91, 2,140.33 and 933.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.91, 2,140.33 and 933.56 is: 1,398.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.91 : 2,140.33 = 933.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.91/2,140.33 = 933.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.91x = 2,140.33 × 933.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.91x = 1,998,126.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,126.47/1,428.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.36

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