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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.85, 1,588.90 and 942.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.85, 1,588.90 and 942.20 is: 1,299.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.85 : 1,588.90 = 942.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.85/1,588.90 = 942.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.85x = 1,588.90 × 942.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.85x = 1,497,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,061.58/1,151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.70

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