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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.60, 1,413.90 and 922.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.60, 1,413.90 and 922.35 is: 1,383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.60 : 1,413.90 = 922.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.60/1,413.90 = 922.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.60x = 1,413.90 × 922.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.60x = 1,304,110.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,110.67/942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.53

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