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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,414.38 and 668.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,414.38 and 668.34 is: 1,003.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,414.38 = 668.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,414.38 = 668.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,414.38 × 668.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 945,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,286.73/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.36

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