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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.29, 1,416.69 and 837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.29, 1,416.69 and 837.45 is: 1,257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.29 : 1,416.69 = 837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.29/1,416.69 = 837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.29x = 1,416.69 × 837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.29x = 1,186,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,407.04/943.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.73

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