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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.63, 2,011.53 and 933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.63, 2,011.53 and 933.69 is: 1,288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.63 : 2,011.53 = 933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.63/2,011.53 = 933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.63x = 2,011.53 × 933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.63x = 1,878,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,145.45/1,457.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.50

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