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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.77, 1,569.41 and 842.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.77, 1,569.41 and 842.79 is: 1,264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.77 : 1,569.41 = 842.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.77/1,569.41 = 842.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.77x = 1,569.41 × 842.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.77x = 1,322,679.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,679.28/1,045.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.79

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