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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.43, 1,897.32 and 1,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.43, 1,897.32 and 1,043.52 is: 1,438.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.43 : 1,897.32 = 1,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.43/1,897.32 = 1,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.43x = 1,897.32 × 1,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.43x = 1,979,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,891.37/1,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.43

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