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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.23, 1,609.77 and 841.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.23, 1,609.77 and 841.95 is: 1,260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.23 : 1,609.77 = 841.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.23/1,609.77 = 841.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.23x = 1,609.77 × 841.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.23x = 1,355,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,345.85/1,075.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.52

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