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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.88, 2,143.68 and 943.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.88, 2,143.68 and 943.44 is: 1,413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.88 : 2,143.68 = 943.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.88/2,143.68 = 943.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.88x = 2,143.68 × 943.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.88x = 2,022,433.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,433.46/1,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.42

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