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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.54, 1,943.19 and 942.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.54, 1,943.19 and 942.94 is: 1,300.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.54 : 1,943.19 = 942.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.54/1,943.19 = 942.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.54x = 1,943.19 × 942.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.54x = 1,832,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,311.58/1,408.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.86

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