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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.24, 1,414.80 and 882.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.24, 1,414.80 and 882.12 is: 1,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.24 : 1,414.80 = 882.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.24/1,414.80 = 882.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.24x = 1,414.80 × 882.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.24x = 1,248,023.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,023.38/942.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.53

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