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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 941.74, 1,412.19 and 292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 941.74, 1,412.19 and 292.12 is: 438.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    941.74 : 1,412.19 = 292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    941.74/1,412.19 = 292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    941.74x = 1,412.19 × 292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    941.74x = 412,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,525.41/941.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.05

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