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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.33, 1,983.57 and 933.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.33, 1,983.57 and 933.29 is: 1,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.33 : 1,983.57 = 933.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.33/1,983.57 = 933.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.33x = 1,983.57 × 933.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.33x = 1,851,236.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,236.13/1,437.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.97

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