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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.65, 1,975.86 and 842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.65, 1,975.86 and 842.24 is: 1,162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.65 : 1,975.86 = 842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.65/1,975.86 = 842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.65x = 1,975.86 × 842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.65x = 1,664,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,148.33/1,431.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.40

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