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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.20, 1,322.40 and 943.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.20, 1,322.40 and 943.20 is: 1,322.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.20 : 1,322.40 = 943.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.20/1,322.40 = 943.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.20x = 1,322.40 × 943.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.20x = 1,247,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,287.68/943.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.40

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