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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.03, 2,030.83 and 842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.03, 2,030.83 and 842.59 is: 1,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.03 : 2,030.83 = 842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.03/2,030.83 = 842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.03x = 2,030.83 × 842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.03x = 1,711,157.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,157.05/1,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.45

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