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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.75, 1,975.51 and 842.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.75, 1,975.51 and 842.07 is: 1,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.75 : 1,975.51 = 842.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.75/1,975.51 = 842.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.75x = 1,975.51 × 842.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.75x = 1,663,517.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,517.71/1,431.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.88

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