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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.90, 1,415.70 and 737.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.90, 1,415.70 and 737.70 is: 1,107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.90 : 1,415.70 = 737.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.90/1,415.70 = 737.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.90x = 1,415.70 × 737.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.90x = 1,044,361.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,361.89/942.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.61

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