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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.93, 1,565.17 and 839.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.93, 1,565.17 and 839.95 is: 1,260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.93 : 1,565.17 = 839.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.93/1,565.17 = 839.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.93x = 1,565.17 × 839.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.93x = 1,314,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,652.52/1,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.54

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