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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,405.62 and 927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,405.62 and 927.18 is: 1,383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,405.62 = 927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,405.62 = 927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,405.62 × 927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 1,303,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,262.75/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.07

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