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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.72, 1,975.08 and 842.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.72, 1,975.08 and 842.52 is: 1,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.72 : 1,975.08 = 842.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.72/1,975.08 = 842.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.72x = 1,975.08 × 842.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.72x = 1,664,044.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,044.40/1,431.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.27

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