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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.72, 1,516.23 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.72, 1,516.23 and 942.60 is: 1,412.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.72 : 1,516.23 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.72/1,516.23 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.72x = 1,516.23 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.72x = 1,429,198.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,198.40/1,011.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.64

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