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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.17, 1,742.54 and 843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.17, 1,742.54 and 843.69 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.17 : 1,742.54 = 843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.17/1,742.54 = 843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.17x = 1,742.54 × 843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.17x = 1,470,159.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,470,159.35/1,264.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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