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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.87, 1,975.60 and 842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.87, 1,975.60 and 842.29 is: 1,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.87 : 1,975.60 = 842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.87/1,975.60 = 842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.87x = 1,975.60 × 842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.87x = 1,664,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,028.12/1,431.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.14

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