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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.18, 1,886.04 and 842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.18, 1,886.04 and 842.50 is: 1,163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.18 : 1,886.04 = 842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.18/1,886.04 = 842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.18x = 1,886.04 × 842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.18x = 1,588,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,988.70/1,366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.09

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