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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.68, 1,415.56 and 819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.68, 1,415.56 and 819.24 is: 1,228.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.68 : 1,415.56 = 819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.68/1,415.56 = 819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.68x = 1,415.56 × 819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.68x = 1,159,683.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,683.37/943.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.89

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