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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.07, 2,033.41 and 943.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.07, 2,033.41 and 943.89 is: 1,301.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.07 : 2,033.41 = 943.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.07/2,033.41 = 943.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.07x = 2,033.41 × 943.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.07x = 1,919,310.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,310.65/1,475.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.17

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