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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.34, 1,986.98 and 842.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.34, 1,986.98 and 842.85 is: 1,162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.34 : 1,986.98 = 842.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.34/1,986.98 = 842.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.34x = 1,986.98 × 842.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.34x = 1,674,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,721.88/1,440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.73

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