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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.39, 1,771.95 and 842.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.39, 1,771.95 and 842.05 is: 1,162.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.39 : 1,771.95 = 842.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.39/1,771.95 = 842.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.39x = 1,771.95 × 842.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.39x = 1,492,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,063.53/1,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.59

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