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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.03, 1,593.61 and 841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.03, 1,593.61 and 841.10 is: 1,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.03 : 1,593.61 = 841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.03/1,593.61 = 841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.03x = 1,593.61 × 841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.03x = 1,340,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,385.37/1,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.48

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