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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.80, 1,772.54 and 842.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.80, 1,772.54 and 842.94 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.80 : 1,772.54 = 842.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.80/1,772.54 = 842.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.80x = 1,772.54 × 842.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.80x = 1,494,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,144.87/1,284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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