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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.26 and 1,042.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.84, 1,726.26 and 1,042.84 is: 1,564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.84 : 1,726.26 = 1,042.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.84/1,726.26 = 1,042.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.84x = 1,726.26 × 1,042.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.84x = 1,800,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,212.98/1,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.26

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