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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.48, 1,988.04 and 943.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.48, 1,988.04 and 943.25 is: 1,301.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.48 : 1,988.04 = 943.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.48/1,988.04 = 943.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.48x = 1,988.04 × 943.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.48x = 1,875,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,212.33/1,440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.79

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