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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.68, 1,975.97 and 842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.68, 1,975.97 and 842.24 is: 1,162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.68 : 1,975.97 = 842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.68/1,975.97 = 842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.68x = 1,975.97 × 842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.68x = 1,664,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,236.76/1,431.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.44

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