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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933, 1,283.82 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933, 1,283.82 and 901.08 is: 1,239.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933 : 1,283.82 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933/1,283.82 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933x = 1,283.82 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933x = 1,156,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,824.53/933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.90

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