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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.74, 2,236.95 and 842.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.74, 2,236.95 and 842.10 is: 1,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.74 : 2,236.95 = 842.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.74/2,236.95 = 842.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.74x = 2,236.95 × 842.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.74x = 1,883,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,735.60/1,492.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.93

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