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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.06, 1,951.74 and 942.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.06, 1,951.74 and 942.70 is: 1,301.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.06 : 1,951.74 = 942.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.06/1,951.74 = 942.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.06x = 1,951.74 × 942.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.06x = 1,839,905.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,905.30/1,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.15

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