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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.42, 2,043.38 and 842.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.42, 2,043.38 and 842.43 is: 1,264.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.42 : 2,043.38 = 842.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.42/2,043.38 = 842.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.42x = 2,043.38 × 842.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.42x = 1,721,400.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,400.40/1,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.42

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