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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.27, 1,770.71 and 841.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.27, 1,770.71 and 841.10 is: 1,160.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.27 : 1,770.71 = 841.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.27/1,770.71 = 841.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.27x = 1,770.71 × 841.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.27x = 1,489,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,331.12/1,283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.58

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