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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.11, 1,880.66 and 942.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.11, 1,880.66 and 942.72 is: 1,300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.11 : 1,880.66 = 942.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.11/1,880.66 = 942.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.11x = 1,880.66 × 942.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.11x = 1,772,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,931.08/1,363.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.65

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