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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.71, 1,973.86 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.71, 1,973.86 and 933.21 is: 1,288.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.71 : 1,973.86 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.71/1,973.86 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.71x = 1,973.86 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.71x = 1,842,025.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,025.89/1,429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.39

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