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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,439.51, 1,986.59 and 943.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,439.51, 1,986.59 and 943.47 is: 1,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,439.51 : 1,986.59 = 943.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,439.51/1,986.59 = 943.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,439.51x = 1,986.59 × 943.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,439.51x = 1,874,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,290.43/1,439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.04

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