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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.18, 1,618.70 and 842.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.18, 1,618.70 and 842.48 is: 1,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.18 : 1,618.70 = 842.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.18/1,618.70 = 842.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.18x = 1,618.70 × 842.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.18x = 1,363,722.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,722.38/1,174.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.43

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