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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.45, 1,650.05 and 841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.45, 1,650.05 and 841.45 is: 1,161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.45 : 1,650.05 = 841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.45/1,650.05 = 841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.45x = 1,650.05 × 841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.45x = 1,388,422.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,422.12/1,195.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.43

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