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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.30, 1,617.21 and 841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.30, 1,617.21 and 841.20 is: 1,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.30 : 1,617.21 = 841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.30/1,617.21 = 841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.30x = 1,617.21 × 841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.30x = 1,360,397.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,397.05/1,173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.46

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