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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.41, 1,708.02 and 942.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.41, 1,708.02 and 942.69 is: 1,416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.41 : 1,708.02 = 942.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.41/1,708.02 = 942.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.41x = 1,708.02 × 942.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.41x = 1,610,133.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,133.37/1,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.86

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