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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,474.84, 2,033.96 and 943.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,474.84, 2,033.96 and 943.13 is: 1,300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,474.84 : 2,033.96 = 943.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,474.84/2,033.96 = 943.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,474.84x = 2,033.96 × 943.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,474.84x = 1,918,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,282.93/1,474.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.67

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