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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,727.06 and 942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,727.06 and 942.66 is: 1,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,727.06 = 942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,727.06 = 942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,727.06 × 942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 1,628,025.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,025.67/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.99

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