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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433.81, 1,978.67 and 936.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433.81, 1,978.67 and 936.15 is: 1,291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433.81 : 1,978.67 = 936.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433.81/1,978.67 = 936.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433.81x = 1,978.67 × 936.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433.81x = 1,852,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,331.92/1,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.89

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