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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,301.31 and 857.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,301.31 and 857.85 is: 1,185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,301.31 = 857.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,301.31 = 857.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,301.31 × 857.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 1,116,328.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,328.78/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.04

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