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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,613.12, 2,416.44 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,613.12, 2,416.44 and 842 is: 1,261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,613.12 : 2,416.44 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,613.12/2,416.44 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,613.12x = 2,416.44 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,613.12x = 2,034,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,642.48/1,613.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.31

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