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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942, 1,410.12 and 631.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942, 1,410.12 and 631.38 is: 945.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942 : 1,410.12 = 631.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942/1,410.12 = 631.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942x = 1,410.12 × 631.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942x = 890,321.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,321.57/942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.14

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