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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.34, 1,555.25 and 943.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.34, 1,555.25 and 943.65 is: 1,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.34 : 1,555.25 = 943.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.34/1,555.25 = 943.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.34x = 1,555.25 × 943.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.34x = 1,467,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,611.66/1,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.35

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