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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.70, 2,023.56 and 943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.70, 2,023.56 and 943.02 is: 1,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.70 : 2,023.56 = 943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.70/2,023.56 = 943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.70x = 2,023.56 × 943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.70x = 1,908,257.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,257.55/1,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.06

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