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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938, 1,400.42 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938, 1,400.42 and 801.12 is: 1,196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938 : 1,400.42 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938/1,400.42 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938x = 1,400.42 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938x = 1,121,904.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,904.47/938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.06

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