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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.10, 1,952.07 and 942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.10, 1,952.07 and 942.80 is: 1,301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.10 : 1,952.07 = 942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.10/1,952.07 = 942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.10x = 1,952.07 × 942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.10x = 1,840,411.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,411.60/1,414.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.47

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