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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.40, 1,595.34 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.40, 1,595.34 and 842.76 is: 1,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.40 : 1,595.34 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.40/1,595.34 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.40x = 1,595.34 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.40x = 1,344,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,488.74/1,157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.65

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