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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.68, 1,450.37 and 841.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.68, 1,450.37 and 841.89 is: 1,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.68 : 1,450.37 = 841.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.68/1,450.37 = 841.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.68x = 1,450.37 × 841.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.68x = 1,221,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,040.54/1,051.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.04

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