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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.18, 1,413.45 and 803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.18, 1,413.45 and 803.63 is: 1,204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.18 : 1,413.45 = 803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.18/1,413.45 = 803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.18x = 1,413.45 × 803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.18x = 1,135,879.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,879.74/943.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.31

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