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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.33, 1,644.77 and 943.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.33, 1,644.77 and 943.65 is: 1,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.33 : 1,644.77 = 943.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.33/1,644.77 = 943.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.33x = 1,644.77 × 943.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.33x = 1,552,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,087.21/1,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.82

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