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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,241.61, 1,713.90 and 843.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,241.61, 1,713.90 and 843.09 is: 1,163.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,241.61 : 1,713.90 = 843.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,241.61/1,713.90 = 843.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,241.61x = 1,713.90 × 843.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,241.61x = 1,444,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,971.95/1,241.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.79

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