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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.57, 1,725.18 and 943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.57, 1,725.18 and 943.66 is: 1,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.57 : 1,725.18 = 943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.57/1,725.18 = 943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.57x = 1,725.18 × 943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.57x = 1,627,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,983.36/1,147.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.64

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