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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.55, 1,988.65 and 943.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.55, 1,988.65 and 943.97 is: 1,302.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.55 : 1,988.65 = 943.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.55/1,988.65 = 943.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.55x = 1,988.65 × 943.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.55x = 1,877,232.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,232.09/1,441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.23

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