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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.94, 1,879.01 and 942.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.94, 1,879.01 and 942.14 is: 1,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.94 : 1,879.01 = 942.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.94/1,879.01 = 942.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.94x = 1,879.01 × 942.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.94x = 1,770,281.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,281.09/1,361.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.82

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