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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.30, 1,405.89 and 838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.30, 1,405.89 and 838.35 is: 1,250.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.30 : 1,405.89 = 838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.30/1,405.89 = 838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.30x = 1,405.89 × 838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.30x = 1,178,627.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,627.88/942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.80

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