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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008, 1,515.54 and 943.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008, 1,515.54 and 943.74 is: 1,418.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008 : 1,515.54 = 943.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008/1,515.54 = 943.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008x = 1,515.54 × 943.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008x = 1,430,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,275.72/1,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.92

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