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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.88, 1,987.97 and 943.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.88, 1,987.97 and 943.73 is: 1,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.88 : 1,987.97 = 943.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.88/1,987.97 = 943.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.88x = 1,987.97 × 943.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.88x = 1,876,106.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,106.93/1,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.15

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