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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.84, 2,355.12 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.84, 2,355.12 and 842.76 is: 1,261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.84 : 2,355.12 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.84/2,355.12 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.84x = 2,355.12 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.84x = 1,984,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,800.93/1,572.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.92

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