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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.16, 2,114.52 and 942.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.16, 2,114.52 and 942.64 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.16 : 2,114.52 = 942.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.16/2,114.52 = 942.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.16x = 2,114.52 × 942.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.16x = 1,993,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993,231.13/1,533.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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