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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.06, 1,409.85 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.06, 1,409.85 and 872.40 is: 1,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.06 : 1,409.85 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.06/1,409.85 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.06x = 1,409.85 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.06x = 1,229,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,953.14/942.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.60

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