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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.27, 1,542.26 and 839.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.27, 1,542.26 and 839.15 is: 1,157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.27 : 1,542.26 = 839.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.27/1,542.26 = 839.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.27x = 1,542.26 × 839.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.27x = 1,294,193.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,193.43/1,118.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.32

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