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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.38, 2,023.41 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.38, 2,023.41 and 943.12 is: 1,301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.38 : 2,023.41 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.38/2,023.41 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.38x = 2,023.41 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.38x = 1,908,318.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,318.44/1,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.38

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