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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.38, 1,987.28 and 943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.38, 1,987.28 and 943.23 is: 1,300.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.38 : 1,987.28 = 943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.38/1,987.28 = 943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.38x = 1,987.28 × 943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.38x = 1,874,462.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,462.11/1,441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.46

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