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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.11, 1,824.33 and 943.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.11, 1,824.33 and 943.32 is: 1,412.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.11 : 1,824.33 = 943.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.11/1,824.33 = 943.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.11x = 1,824.33 × 943.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.11x = 1,720,926.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,926.98/1,218.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.78

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