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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.12, 1,934.41 and 842.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.12, 1,934.41 and 842.38 is: 1,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.12 : 1,934.41 = 842.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.12/1,934.41 = 842.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.12x = 1,934.41 × 842.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.12x = 1,629,508.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,508.30/1,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.17

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