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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.72, 1,815.25 and 943.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.72, 1,815.25 and 943.03 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.72 : 1,815.25 = 943.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.72/1,815.25 = 943.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.72x = 1,815.25 × 943.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.72x = 1,711,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,833.01/1,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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