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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.56, 1,524.84 and 842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.56, 1,524.84 and 842.32 is: 1,265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.56 : 1,524.84 = 842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.56/1,524.84 = 842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.56x = 1,524.84 × 842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.56x = 1,284,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,403.23/1,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.97

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