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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.84, 1,433.36 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.84, 1,433.36 and 842 is: 1,161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.84 : 1,433.36 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.84/1,433.36 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.84x = 1,433.36 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.84x = 1,206,889.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,889.12/1,038.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.77

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