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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.62, 2,066.50 and 942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.62, 2,066.50 and 942.60 is: 1,419.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.62 : 2,066.50 = 942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.62/2,066.50 = 942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.62x = 2,066.50 × 942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.62x = 1,947,882.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,882.90/1,372.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.10

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