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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.28, 2,022.96 and 943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.28, 2,022.96 and 943.12 is: 1,300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.28 : 2,022.96 = 943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.28/2,022.96 = 943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.28x = 2,022.96 × 943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.28x = 1,907,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,894.04/1,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.29

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