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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.10, 1,317.10 and 943.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.10, 1,317.10 and 943.10 is: 1,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.10 : 1,317.10 = 943.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.10/1,317.10 = 943.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.10x = 1,317.10 × 943.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.10x = 1,242,157.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,157.01/943.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.10

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