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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.04, 1,643.26 and 841.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.04, 1,643.26 and 841.12 is: 1,160.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.04 : 1,643.26 = 841.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.04/1,643.26 = 841.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.04x = 1,643.26 × 841.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.04x = 1,382,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,178.85/1,191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.48

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