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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.92, 2,009.34 and 933.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.92, 2,009.34 and 933.66 is: 1,287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.92 : 2,009.34 = 933.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.92/2,009.34 = 933.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.92x = 2,009.34 × 933.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.92x = 1,876,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,040.38/1,456.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.68

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