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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.52, 1,415.72 and 933.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.52, 1,415.72 and 933.10 is: 1,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.52 : 1,415.72 = 933.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.52/1,415.72 = 933.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.52x = 1,415.72 × 933.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.52x = 1,321,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,008.33/951.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.31

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