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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.73, 1,487.84 and 841.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.73, 1,487.84 and 841.29 is: 1,162.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.73 : 1,487.84 = 841.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.73/1,487.84 = 841.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.73x = 1,487.84 × 841.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.73x = 1,251,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,700.71/1,076.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.50

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