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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.59, 1,815.40 and 842.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.59, 1,815.40 and 842.65 is: 1,162.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.59 : 1,815.40 = 842.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.59/1,815.40 = 842.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.59x = 1,815.40 × 842.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.59x = 1,529,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,746.81/1,315.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.78

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