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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.02, 2,953.80 and 943.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.02, 2,953.80 and 943.02 is: 1,414.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.02 : 2,953.80 = 943.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.02/2,953.80 = 943.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.02x = 2,953.80 × 943.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.02x = 2,785,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,492.48/1,969.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.66

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