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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.76, 1,976.64 and 842.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.76, 1,976.64 and 842.36 is: 1,162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.76 : 1,976.64 = 842.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.76/1,976.64 = 842.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.76x = 1,976.64 × 842.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.76x = 1,665,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,042.47/1,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.12

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