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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.06, 1,976.21 and 842.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.06, 1,976.21 and 842.60 is: 1,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.06 : 1,976.21 = 842.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.06/1,976.21 = 842.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.06x = 1,976.21 × 842.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.06x = 1,665,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,154.55/1,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.77

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