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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.34, 1,851.87 and 943.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.34, 1,851.87 and 943.78 is: 1,301.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.34 : 1,851.87 = 943.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.34/1,851.87 = 943.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.34x = 1,851.87 × 943.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.34x = 1,747,757.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,757.87/1,343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.05

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