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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.04, 1,895.70 and 842.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.04, 1,895.70 and 842.68 is: 1,162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.04 : 1,895.70 = 842.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.04/1,895.70 = 842.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.04x = 1,895.70 × 842.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.04x = 1,597,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,468.48/1,374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.61

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