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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.92, 2,128.50 and 842.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.92, 2,128.50 and 842.01 is: 1,263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.92 : 2,128.50 = 842.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.92/2,128.50 = 842.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.92x = 2,128.50 × 842.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.92x = 1,792,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,218.29/1,417.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.98

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