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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.96, 1,843.02 and 943.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.96, 1,843.02 and 943.52 is: 1,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.96 : 1,843.02 = 943.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.96/1,843.02 = 943.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.96x = 1,843.02 × 943.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.96x = 1,738,917.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,917.02/1,335.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.62

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