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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.30, 1,771.86 and 842.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.30, 1,771.86 and 842.45 is: 1,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.30 : 1,771.86 = 842.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.30/1,771.86 = 842.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.30x = 1,771.86 × 842.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.30x = 1,492,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,703.46/1,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.27

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