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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.20, 2,143.98 and 942.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.20, 2,143.98 and 942.77 is: 1,412.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.20 : 2,143.98 = 942.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.20/2,143.98 = 942.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.20x = 2,143.98 × 942.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.20x = 2,021,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,269.30/1,431.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.29

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