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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.28, 2,011.03 and 933.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.28, 2,011.03 and 933.22 is: 1,288.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.28 : 2,011.03 = 933.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.28/2,011.03 = 933.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.28x = 2,011.03 × 933.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.28x = 1,876,733.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,733.60/1,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.72

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