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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.13, 1,407.48 and 826.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.13, 1,407.48 and 826.29 is: 1,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.13 : 1,407.48 = 826.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.13/1,407.48 = 826.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.13x = 1,407.48 × 826.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.13x = 1,162,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,986.65/943.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.12

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