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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.26, 2,139.36 and 842.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.26, 2,139.36 and 842.09 is: 1,162.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.26 : 2,139.36 = 842.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.26/2,139.36 = 842.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.26x = 2,139.36 × 842.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.26x = 1,801,533.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,533.66/1,550.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.08

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