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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.08, 1,976.13 and 842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.08, 1,976.13 and 842.54 is: 1,162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.08 : 1,976.13 = 842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.08/1,976.13 = 842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.08x = 1,976.13 × 842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.08x = 1,664,958.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,958.69/1,432.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.62

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