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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.05, 1,411.94 and 831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.05, 1,411.94 and 831.34 is: 1,246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.05 : 1,411.94 = 831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.05/1,411.94 = 831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.05x = 1,411.94 × 831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.05x = 1,173,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,790.98/942.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.00

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