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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.18, 1,434.56 and 943.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.18, 1,434.56 and 943.77 is: 1,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.18 : 1,434.56 = 943.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.18/1,434.56 = 943.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.18x = 1,434.56 × 943.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.18x = 1,353,888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,888.75/1,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.09

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