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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.58, 1,828.80 and 943.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.58, 1,828.80 and 943.99 is: 1,416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.58 : 1,828.80 = 943.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.58/1,828.80 = 943.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.58x = 1,828.80 × 943.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.58x = 1,726,368.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,368.91/1,218.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.71

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