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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.91, 1,973.28 and 933.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.91, 1,973.28 and 933.99 is: 1,288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.91 : 1,973.28 = 933.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.91/1,973.28 = 933.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.91x = 1,973.28 × 933.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.91x = 1,843,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,023.79/1,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.01

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