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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.81, 1,507.39 and 842.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.81, 1,507.39 and 842.67 is: 1,163.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.81 : 1,507.39 = 842.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.81/1,507.39 = 842.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.81x = 1,507.39 × 842.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.81x = 1,270,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,230.22/1,091.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.41

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