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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475.50, 2,034.52 and 943.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475.50, 2,034.52 and 943.68 is: 1,301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475.50 : 2,034.52 = 943.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475.50/2,034.52 = 943.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475.50x = 2,034.52 × 943.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475.50x = 1,919,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,935.83/1,475.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.21

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