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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.13, 1,986.88 and 943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.13, 1,986.88 and 943.06 is: 1,301.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.13 : 1,986.88 = 943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.13/1,986.88 = 943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.13x = 1,986.88 × 943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.13x = 1,873,747.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,747.05/1,440.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.10

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