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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.68, 1,984 and 941.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.68, 1,984 and 941.16 is: 1,298.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.68 : 1,984 = 941.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.68/1,984 = 941.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.68x = 1,984 × 941.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.68x = 1,867,261.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,261.44/1,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.80

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