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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.56, 1,951.28 and 942.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.56, 1,951.28 and 942.48 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.56 : 1,951.28 = 942.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.56/1,951.28 = 942.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.56x = 1,951.28 × 942.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.56x = 1,839,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,042.37/1,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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