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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.16, 1,952.31 and 841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.16, 1,952.31 and 841.02 is: 1,258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.16 : 1,952.31 = 841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.16/1,952.31 = 841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.16x = 1,952.31 × 841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.16x = 1,641,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,917.79/1,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.99

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