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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432, 2,143.92 and 943.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432, 2,143.92 and 943.56 is: 1,412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432 : 2,143.92 = 943.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432/2,143.92 = 943.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432x = 2,143.92 × 943.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432x = 2,022,917.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,917.16/1,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.65

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