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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.22, 1,750.70 and 842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.22, 1,750.70 and 842.06 is: 1,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.22 : 1,750.70 = 842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.22/1,750.70 = 842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.22x = 1,750.70 × 842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.22x = 1,474,194.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,194.44/1,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.92

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