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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.86, 1,409.51 and 933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.86, 1,409.51 and 933.69 is: 1,394.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.86 : 1,409.51 = 933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.86/1,409.51 = 933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.86x = 1,409.51 × 933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.86x = 1,316,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,045.39/943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.32

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