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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.60, 1,553.40 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.60, 1,553.40 and 943.20 is: 1,423.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.60 : 1,553.40 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.60/1,553.40 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.60x = 1,553.40 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.60x = 1,465,166.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,166.88/1,029.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.04

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