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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.17, 1,618.68 and 842.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.17, 1,618.68 and 842.49 is: 1,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.17 : 1,618.68 = 842.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.17/1,618.68 = 842.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.17x = 1,618.68 × 842.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.17x = 1,363,721.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,721.71/1,174.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.43

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