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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.58, 1,411.86 and 670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.58, 1,411.86 and 670.34 is: 1,003.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.58 : 1,411.86 = 670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.58/1,411.86 = 670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.58x = 1,411.86 × 670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.58x = 946,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,426.23/943.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.02

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