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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.77, 1,823.92 and 943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.77, 1,823.92 and 943.03 is: 1,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.77 : 1,823.92 = 943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.77/1,823.92 = 943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.77x = 1,823.92 × 943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.77x = 1,720,011.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,011.28/1,217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.43

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