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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.02, 1,989.27 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.02, 1,989.27 and 943.68 is: 1,302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.02 : 1,989.27 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.02/1,989.27 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.02x = 1,989.27 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.02x = 1,877,234.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,234.31/1,441.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.71

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