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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.72, 1,953.33 and 943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.72, 1,953.33 and 943.73 is: 1,303.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.72 : 1,953.33 = 943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.72/1,953.33 = 943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.72x = 1,953.33 × 943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.72x = 1,843,416.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,416.12/1,414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.03

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