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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.44, 1,415.08 and 942.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.44, 1,415.08 and 942.88 is: 1,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.44 : 1,415.08 = 942.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.44/1,415.08 = 942.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.44x = 1,415.08 × 942.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.44x = 1,334,250.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,250.63/1,025.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.15

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