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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.37, 1,412.53 and 805.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.37, 1,412.53 and 805.01 is: 1,206.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.37 : 1,412.53 = 805.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.37/1,412.53 = 805.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.37x = 1,412.53 × 805.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.37x = 1,137,096.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,096.23/942.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.63

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