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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.83, 1,954.74 and 841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.83, 1,954.74 and 841.49 is: 1,262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.83 : 1,954.74 = 841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.83/1,954.74 = 841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.83x = 1,954.74 × 841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.83x = 1,644,894.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,894.16/1,302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.55

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