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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.32, 1,719.47 and 943.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.32, 1,719.47 and 943.41 is: 1,415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.32 : 1,719.47 = 943.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.32/1,719.47 = 943.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.32x = 1,719.47 × 943.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.32x = 1,622,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,167.55/1,146.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.12

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