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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.53, 1,848.35 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.53, 1,848.35 and 842 is: 1,162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.53 : 1,848.35 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.53/1,848.35 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.53x = 1,848.35 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.53x = 1,556,310.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,310.70/1,338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.70

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