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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 933.54, 1,284.84 and 866.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 933.54, 1,284.84 and 866.45 is: 1,192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    933.54 : 1,284.84 = 866.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    933.54/1,284.84 = 866.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    933.54x = 1,284.84 × 866.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    933.54x = 1,113,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,243.19/933.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.50

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