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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.45, 1,435.41 and 942.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.45, 1,435.41 and 942.45 is: 1,298.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.45 : 1,435.41 = 942.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.45/1,435.41 = 942.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.45x = 1,435.41 × 942.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.45x = 1,352,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,802.15/1,041.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.96

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