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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.28, 2,175.64 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.28, 2,175.64 and 842 is: 1,262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.28 : 2,175.64 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.28/2,175.64 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.28x = 2,175.64 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.28x = 1,831,888.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,888.88/1,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.26

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