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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.60, 1,998.38 and 942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.60, 1,998.38 and 942.48 is: 1,411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.60 : 1,998.38 = 942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.60/1,998.38 = 942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.60x = 1,998.38 × 942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.60x = 1,883,433.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,433.18/1,334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.23

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