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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,550.74, 2,140.03 and 842.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,550.74, 2,140.03 and 842.59 is: 1,162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,550.74 : 2,140.03 = 842.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,550.74/2,140.03 = 842.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,550.74x = 2,140.03 × 842.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,550.74x = 1,803,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,155.58/1,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.77

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