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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.26, 1,651.96 and 841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.26, 1,651.96 and 841.30 is: 1,260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.26 : 1,651.96 = 841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.26/1,651.96 = 841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.26x = 1,651.96 × 841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.26x = 1,389,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,793.95/1,102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.86

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