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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.84, 1,822.74 and 943.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.84, 1,822.74 and 943.42 is: 1,301.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.84 : 1,822.74 = 943.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.84/1,822.74 = 943.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.84x = 1,822.74 × 943.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.84x = 1,719,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,609.37/1,320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.91

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