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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.33, 2,372.67 and 933.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.33, 2,372.67 and 933.38 is: 1,288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.33 : 2,372.67 = 933.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.33/2,372.67 = 933.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.33x = 2,372.67 × 933.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.33x = 2,214,590.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,590.86/1,719.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.05

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