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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.10, 1,666.78 and 943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.10, 1,666.78 and 943.25 is: 1,300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.10 : 1,666.78 = 943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.10/1,666.78 = 943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.10x = 1,666.78 × 943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.10x = 1,572,177.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,177.18/1,209.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.28

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