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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.96, 1,813.48 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.96, 1,813.48 and 842.76 is: 1,263.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.96 : 1,813.48 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.96/1,813.48 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.96x = 1,813.48 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.96x = 1,528,328.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,328.40/1,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.12

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