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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.49, 1,987.94 and 943.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.49, 1,987.94 and 943.94 is: 1,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.49 : 1,987.94 = 943.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.49/1,987.94 = 943.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.49x = 1,987.94 × 943.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.49x = 1,876,503.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,503.41/1,441.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.78

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