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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.03, 1,505.98 and 842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.03, 1,505.98 and 842.96 is: 1,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.03 : 1,505.98 = 842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.03/1,505.98 = 842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.03x = 1,505.98 × 842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.03x = 1,269,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,480.90/1,092.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.50

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