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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.84, 1,414.38 and 834.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.84, 1,414.38 and 834.39 is: 1,251.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.84 : 1,414.38 = 834.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.84/1,414.38 = 834.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.84x = 1,414.38 × 834.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.84x = 1,180,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,144.53/942.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.69

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