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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,549.84 and 943.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,549.84 and 943.59 is: 1,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,549.84 = 943.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,549.84 = 943.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,549.84 × 943.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 1,462,401.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,401.06/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.38

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