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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.36, 1,605.42 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.36, 1,605.42 and 943.32 is: 1,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.36 : 1,605.42 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.36/1,605.42 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.36x = 1,605.42 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.36x = 1,514,424.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,424.79/1,164.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.65

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