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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.52, 1,425.72 and 842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.52, 1,425.72 and 842 is: 1,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.52 : 1,425.72 = 842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.52/1,425.72 = 842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.52x = 1,425.72 × 842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.52x = 1,200,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,456.24/949.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.28

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