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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.20, 1,676.52 and 842.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.20, 1,676.52 and 842.40 is: 1,163.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.20 : 1,676.52 = 842.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.20/1,676.52 = 842.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.20x = 1,676.52 × 842.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.20x = 1,412,300.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,300.45/1,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.15

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