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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.56, 1,271.75 and 842.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.56, 1,271.75 and 842.56 is: 1,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.56 : 1,271.75 = 842.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.56/1,271.75 = 842.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.56x = 1,271.75 × 842.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.56x = 1,071,525.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,525.68/842.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.75

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