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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.34, 1,785.04 and 842.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.34, 1,785.04 and 842.95 is: 1,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.34 : 1,785.04 = 842.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.34/1,785.04 = 842.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.34x = 1,785.04 × 842.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.34x = 1,504,699.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,699.59/1,191.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.03

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