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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.74, 1,783.35 and 842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.74, 1,783.35 and 842.20 is: 1,263.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.74 : 1,783.35 = 842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.74/1,783.35 = 842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.74x = 1,783.35 × 842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.74x = 1,501,932.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,501,932.91/1,188.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.46

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