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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.26, 1,976.78 and 842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.26, 1,976.78 and 842.78 is: 1,163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.26 : 1,976.78 = 842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.26/1,976.78 = 842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.26x = 1,976.78 × 842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.26x = 1,665,990.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,990.65/1,432.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.19

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