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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.90, 1,415.88 and 806.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.90, 1,415.88 and 806.08 is: 1,209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.90 : 1,415.88 = 806.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.90/1,415.88 = 806.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.90x = 1,415.88 × 806.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.90x = 1,141,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,312.55/943.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.15

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