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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.50, 1,975.44 and 842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.50, 1,975.44 and 842.08 is: 1,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.50 : 1,975.44 = 842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.50/1,975.44 = 842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.50x = 1,975.44 × 842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.50x = 1,663,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,478.52/1,431.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.05

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