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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.45, 1,651.43 and 842.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.45, 1,651.43 and 842.45 is: 1,162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.45 : 1,651.43 = 842.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.45/1,651.43 = 842.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.45x = 1,651.43 × 842.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.45x = 1,391,247.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,247.20/1,196.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.81

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