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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 943.98, 1,421.62 and 859.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 943.98, 1,421.62 and 859.81 is: 1,294.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    943.98 : 1,421.62 = 859.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    943.98/1,421.62 = 859.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    943.98x = 1,421.62 × 859.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    943.98x = 1,222,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,313.83/943.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.86

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