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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.63, 1,993.84 and 941.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.63, 1,993.84 and 941.40 is: 1,298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.63 : 1,993.84 = 941.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.63/1,993.84 = 941.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.63x = 1,993.84 × 941.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.63x = 1,877,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,000.98/1,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.40

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