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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.03, 1,755.05 and 942.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.03, 1,755.05 and 942.98 is: 1,302.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.03 : 1,755.05 = 942.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.03/1,755.05 = 942.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.03x = 1,755.05 × 942.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.03x = 1,654,963.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,963.56/1,271.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.07

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