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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,943.63, 2,682.20 and 1,059.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,943.63, 2,682.20 and 1,059.43 is: 1,462.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,943.63 : 2,682.20 = 1,059.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,943.63/2,682.20 = 1,059.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,943.63x = 2,682.20 × 1,059.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,943.63x = 2,841,584.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,584.44/1,943.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.00

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