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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,472.06, 2,031.36 and 842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,472.06, 2,031.36 and 842.54 is: 1,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,472.06 : 2,031.36 = 842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,472.06/2,031.36 = 842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,472.06x = 2,031.36 × 842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,472.06x = 1,711,502.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,502.05/1,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.66

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