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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.19, 1,919.63 and 842.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.19, 1,919.63 and 842.97 is: 1,262.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.19 : 1,919.63 = 842.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.19/1,919.63 = 842.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.19x = 1,919.63 × 842.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.19x = 1,618,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,186.29/1,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.05

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