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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.72, 1,558.59 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.72, 1,558.59 and 943.20 is: 1,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.72 : 1,558.59 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.72/1,558.59 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.72x = 1,558.59 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.72x = 1,470,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,062.09/1,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.42

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