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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.90, 1,511.70 and 842.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.90, 1,511.70 and 842.37 is: 1,163.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.90 : 1,511.70 = 842.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.90/1,511.70 = 842.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.90x = 1,511.70 × 842.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.90x = 1,273,406.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,406.52/1,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.04

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