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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.27, 1,942.35 and 941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.27, 1,942.35 and 941.25 is: 1,299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.27 : 1,942.35 = 941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.27/1,942.35 = 941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.27x = 1,942.35 × 941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.27x = 1,828,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,236.94/1,407.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.14

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