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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.65, 1,454.72 and 942.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.65, 1,454.72 and 942.93 is: 1,301.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.65 : 1,454.72 = 942.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.65/1,454.72 = 942.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.65x = 1,454.72 × 942.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.65x = 1,371,694.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,371,694.41/1,053.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.86

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