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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.52, 1,911.24 and 943.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.52, 1,911.24 and 943.66 is: 1,300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.52 : 1,911.24 = 943.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.52/1,911.24 = 943.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.52x = 1,911.24 × 943.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.52x = 1,803,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,560.74/1,386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.78

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