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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.56, 1,696.68 and 841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.56, 1,696.68 and 841.12 is: 1,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.56 : 1,696.68 = 841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.56/1,696.68 = 841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.56x = 1,696.68 × 841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.56x = 1,427,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,111.48/1,130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.30

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