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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.18, 1,163.64 and 812.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.18, 1,163.64 and 812.61 is: 1,122.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.18 : 1,163.64 = 812.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.18/1,163.64 = 812.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.18x = 1,163.64 × 812.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.18x = 945,585.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,585.50/842.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.79

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