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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.68, 1,772.38 and 842.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.68, 1,772.38 and 842.83 is: 1,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.68 : 1,772.38 = 842.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.68/1,772.38 = 842.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.68x = 1,772.38 × 842.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.68x = 1,493,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,815.04/1,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.79

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