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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.80, 1,519.92 and 841.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.80, 1,519.92 and 841.44 is: 1,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.80 : 1,519.92 = 841.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.80/1,519.92 = 841.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.80x = 1,519.92 × 841.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.80x = 1,278,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,921.48/1,102.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.70

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