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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.84, 1,551.92 and 842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.84, 1,551.92 and 842.14 is: 1,160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.84 : 1,551.92 = 842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.84/1,551.92 = 842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.84x = 1,551.92 × 842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.84x = 1,306,925.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,925.82/1,125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.85

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