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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.12, 1,415.61 and 852.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.12, 1,415.61 and 852.21 is: 1,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.12 : 1,415.61 = 852.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.12/1,415.61 = 852.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.12x = 1,415.61 × 852.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.12x = 1,206,397.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,397.00/942.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.51

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