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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.48, 1,594.51 and 841.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.48, 1,594.51 and 841.15 is: 1,161.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.48 : 1,594.51 = 841.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.48/1,594.51 = 841.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.48x = 1,594.51 × 841.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.48x = 1,341,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,214.11/1,154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.75

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