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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.53, 1,475.15 and 933.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 991.53, 1,475.15 and 933.21 is: 1,388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    991.53 : 1,475.15 = 933.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    991.53/1,475.15 = 933.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    991.53x = 1,475.15 × 933.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    991.53x = 1,376,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,620.07/991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.38

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