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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.06, 1,885.80 and 842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.06, 1,885.80 and 842.18 is: 1,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.06 : 1,885.80 = 842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.06/1,885.80 = 842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.06x = 1,885.80 × 842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.06x = 1,588,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,183.04/1,367.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.75

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