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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.36, 1,705.32 and 842.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.36, 1,705.32 and 842.72 is: 1,162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.36 : 1,705.32 = 842.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.36/1,705.32 = 842.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.36x = 1,705.32 × 842.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.36x = 1,437,107.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,107.27/1,236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.37

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