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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.51, 1,406.81 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.51, 1,406.81 and 804.54 is: 1,200.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.51 : 1,406.81 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.51/1,406.81 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.51x = 1,406.81 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.51x = 1,131,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,830.89/942.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.87

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