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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.44, 2,062.32 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.44, 2,062.32 and 943.20 is: 1,414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.44 : 2,062.32 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.44/2,062.32 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.44x = 2,062.32 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.44x = 1,945,180.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,945,180.22/1,375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.22

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