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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.23, 1,724.71 and 841.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.23, 1,724.71 and 841.88 is: 1,263.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.23 : 1,724.71 = 841.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.23/1,724.71 = 841.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.23x = 1,724.71 × 841.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.23x = 1,451,992.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,992.44/1,149.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.45

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