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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.08, 1,770.72 and 841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.08, 1,770.72 and 841.52 is: 1,160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.08 : 1,770.72 = 841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.08/1,770.72 = 841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.08x = 1,770.72 × 841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.08x = 1,490,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,096.29/1,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.44

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