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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.52, 1,975.26 and 842.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.52, 1,975.26 and 842.17 is: 1,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.52 : 1,975.26 = 842.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.52/1,975.26 = 842.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.52x = 1,975.26 × 842.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.52x = 1,663,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,504.71/1,431.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.05

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