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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.75, 1,967.36 and 841.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.75, 1,967.36 and 841.83 is: 1,262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.75 : 1,967.36 = 841.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.75/1,967.36 = 841.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.75x = 1,967.36 × 841.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.75x = 1,656,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,171.08/1,311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.57

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