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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.22, 1,449.53 and 841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.22, 1,449.53 and 841.78 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.22 : 1,449.53 = 841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.22/1,449.53 = 841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.22x = 1,449.53 × 841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.22x = 1,220,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,185.36/1,050.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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