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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,414.20 and 804.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,414.20 and 804.13 is: 1,205.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,414.20 = 804.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,414.20 = 804.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,414.20 × 804.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 1,137,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,189.55/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.06

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