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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.84, 1,507.41 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.84, 1,507.41 and 842.76 is: 1,163.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.84 : 1,507.41 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.84/1,507.41 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.84x = 1,507.41 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.84x = 1,270,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,384.85/1,091.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.53

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