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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.80, 1,848.43 and 842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.80, 1,848.43 and 842.20 is: 1,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.80 : 1,848.43 = 842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.80/1,848.43 = 842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.80x = 1,848.43 × 842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.80x = 1,556,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,747.75/1,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.79

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