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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.03, 1,688.02 and 943.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.03, 1,688.02 and 943.83 is: 1,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.03 : 1,688.02 = 943.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.03/1,688.02 = 943.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.03x = 1,688.02 × 943.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.03x = 1,593,201.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,201.56/1,224.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.60

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