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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.65, 2,084.34 and 943.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.65, 2,084.34 and 943.35 is: 1,302.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.65 : 2,084.34 = 943.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.65/2,084.34 = 943.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.65x = 2,084.34 × 943.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.65x = 1,966,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,262.14/1,509.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.46

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