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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,868.06, 2,802.09 and 943.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,868.06, 2,802.09 and 943.65 is: 1,415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,868.06 : 2,802.09 = 943.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,868.06/2,802.09 = 943.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,868.06x = 2,802.09 × 943.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,868.06x = 2,644,195.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,195.77/1,868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.48

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