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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.11, 2,009.94 and 933.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.11, 2,009.94 and 933.13 is: 1,287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.11 : 2,009.94 = 933.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.11/2,009.94 = 933.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.11x = 2,009.94 × 933.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.11x = 1,875,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,535.31/1,457.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,287.16

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