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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.49, 2,139.70 and 842.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.49, 2,139.70 and 842.34 is: 1,162.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.49 : 2,139.70 = 842.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.49/2,139.70 = 842.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.49x = 2,139.70 × 842.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.49x = 1,802,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,354.90/1,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.44

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