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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.02, 1,413.27 and 840.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.02, 1,413.27 and 840.02 is: 1,260.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.02 : 1,413.27 = 840.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.02/1,413.27 = 840.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.02x = 1,413.27 × 840.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.02x = 1,187,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,175.07/942.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.24

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