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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.47, 1,952.26 and 841.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.47, 1,952.26 and 841.11 is: 1,260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.47 : 1,952.26 = 841.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.47/1,952.26 = 841.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.47x = 1,952.26 × 841.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.47x = 1,642,063.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,063.31/1,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.73

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