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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.88, 1,648.86 and 841.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.88, 1,648.86 and 841.30 is: 1,160.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.88 : 1,648.86 = 841.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.88/1,648.86 = 841.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.88x = 1,648.86 × 841.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.88x = 1,387,185.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,185.92/1,194.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.94

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