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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.94, 1,943.16 and 1,031.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.94, 1,943.16 and 1,031.30 is: 1,422.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.94 : 1,943.16 = 1,031.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.94/1,943.16 = 1,031.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.94x = 1,943.16 × 1,031.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.94x = 2,003,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,980.91/1,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.33

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