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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.40, 1,415.10 and 889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.40, 1,415.10 and 889.40 is: 1,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.40 : 1,415.10 = 889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.40/1,415.10 = 889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.40x = 1,415.10 × 889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.40x = 1,258,589.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,589.94/943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.10

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