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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.76, 2,020.65 and 933.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.76, 2,020.65 and 933.36 is: 1,288.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.76 : 2,020.65 = 933.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.76/2,020.65 = 933.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.76x = 2,020.65 × 933.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.76x = 1,885,982.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,982.79/1,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.45

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