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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.16, 1,911.22 and 841.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.16, 1,911.22 and 841.20 is: 1,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.16 : 1,911.22 = 841.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.16/1,911.22 = 841.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.16x = 1,911.22 × 841.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.16x = 1,607,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,718.26/1,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.79

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