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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.88, 1,845 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.88, 1,845 and 943.68 is: 1,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.88 : 1,845 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.88/1,845 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.88x = 1,845 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.88x = 1,741,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,089.60/1,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.38

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