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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.54, 1,951.36 and 942.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.54, 1,951.36 and 942.22 is: 1,300.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.54 : 1,951.36 = 942.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.54/1,951.36 = 942.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.54x = 1,951.36 × 942.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.54x = 1,838,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,610.42/1,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.71

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