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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.49, 2,030.56 and 842.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.49, 2,030.56 and 842.06 is: 1,161.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.49 : 2,030.56 = 842.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.49/2,030.56 = 842.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.49x = 2,030.56 × 842.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.49x = 1,709,853.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,853.35/1,471.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.99

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