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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.73, 1,810.24 and 841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.73, 1,810.24 and 841.41 is: 1,261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.73 : 1,810.24 = 841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.73/1,810.24 = 841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.73x = 1,810.24 × 841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.73x = 1,523,151.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,151.93/1,207.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.17

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