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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.50, 1,465.68 and 841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.50, 1,465.68 and 841.60 is: 1,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.50 : 1,465.68 = 841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.50/1,465.68 = 841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.50x = 1,465.68 × 841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.50x = 1,233,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,516.29/1,061.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.05

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