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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.47, 1,998.20 and 942.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.47, 1,998.20 and 942.35 is: 1,411.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.47 : 1,998.20 = 942.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.47/1,998.20 = 942.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.47x = 1,998.20 × 942.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.47x = 1,883,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,003.77/1,334.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.05

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