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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.59, 1,261.91 and 813.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.59, 1,261.91 and 813.39 is: 1,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.59 : 1,261.91 = 813.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.59/1,261.91 = 813.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.59x = 1,261.91 × 813.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.59x = 1,026,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,424.97/842.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.18

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