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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.22, 1,416.24 and 814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.22, 1,416.24 and 814.23 is: 1,222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.22 : 1,416.24 = 814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.22/1,416.24 = 814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.22x = 1,416.24 × 814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.22x = 1,153,145.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,145.10/943.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.57

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