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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.99, 1,988.74 and 943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.99, 1,988.74 and 943.75 is: 1,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.99 : 1,988.74 = 943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.99/1,988.74 = 943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.99x = 1,988.74 × 943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.99x = 1,876,858.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,858.71/1,440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.48

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