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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.47, 1,974.63 and 933.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.47, 1,974.63 and 933.55 is: 1,288.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.47 : 1,974.63 = 933.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.47/1,974.63 = 933.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.47x = 1,974.63 × 933.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.47x = 1,843,415.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,415.84/1,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.68

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