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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.66, 1,968.95 and 943.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.66, 1,968.95 and 943.50 is: 1,413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.66 : 1,968.95 = 943.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.66/1,968.95 = 943.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.66x = 1,968.95 × 943.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.66x = 1,857,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,857,699.61/1,314.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.06

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