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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.40, 1,660.92 and 942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.40, 1,660.92 and 942.32 is: 1,299.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.40 : 1,660.92 = 942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.40/1,660.92 = 942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.40x = 1,660.92 × 942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.40x = 1,565,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,118.13/1,204.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.50

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