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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.04, 1,388.48 and 842.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.04, 1,388.48 and 842.72 is: 1,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.04 : 1,388.48 = 842.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.04/1,388.48 = 842.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.04x = 1,388.48 × 842.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.04x = 1,170,099.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,099.87/1,009.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.62

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