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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.94, 1,409.04 and 866.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.94, 1,409.04 and 866.05 is: 1,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.94 : 1,409.04 = 866.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.94/1,409.04 = 866.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.94x = 1,409.04 × 866.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.94x = 1,220,295.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,295.57/943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.76

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