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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.02, 1,416.27 and 842.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.02, 1,416.27 and 842.02 is: 1,263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.02 : 1,416.27 = 842.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.02/1,416.27 = 842.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.02x = 1,416.27 × 842.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.02x = 1,192,527.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,527.67/944.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.24

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