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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.16, 1,503.63 and 842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.16, 1,503.63 and 842.49 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.16 : 1,503.63 = 842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.16/1,503.63 = 842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.16x = 1,503.63 × 842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.16x = 1,266,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,793.24/1,091.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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