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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.04, 1,350.02 and 942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.04, 1,350.02 and 942.02 is: 1,301.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.04 : 1,350.02 = 942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.04/1,350.02 = 942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.04x = 1,350.02 × 942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.04x = 1,271,734.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,734.38/977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.62

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