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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,641.47, 2,264.49 and 942.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,641.47, 2,264.49 and 942.84 is: 1,300.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,641.47 : 2,264.49 = 942.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,641.47/2,264.49 = 942.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,641.47x = 2,264.49 × 942.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,641.47x = 2,135,051.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,051.75/1,641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.70

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