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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.78, 1,413.61 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.78, 1,413.61 and 671.09 is: 1,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.78 : 1,413.61 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.78/1,413.61 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.78x = 1,413.61 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.78x = 948,659.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,659.53/943.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.17

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