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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.52, 1,572.24 and 942.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.52, 1,572.24 and 942.21 is: 1,411.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.52 : 1,572.24 = 942.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.52/1,572.24 = 942.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.52x = 1,572.24 × 942.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.52x = 1,481,380.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,380.25/1,049.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.48

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