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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.73, 1,594.85 and 841.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.73, 1,594.85 and 841.40 is: 1,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.73 : 1,594.85 = 841.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.73/1,594.85 = 841.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.73x = 1,594.85 × 841.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.73x = 1,341,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,906.79/1,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.10

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