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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.54, 1,412.03 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.54, 1,412.03 and 283.39 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.54 : 1,412.03 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.54/1,412.03 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.54x = 1,412.03 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.54x = 400,155.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,155.18/941.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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