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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.65, 1,991.61 and 841.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.65, 1,991.61 and 841.73 is: 1,263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.65 : 1,991.61 = 841.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.65/1,991.61 = 841.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.65x = 1,991.61 × 841.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.65x = 1,676,387.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,387.93/1,326.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.63

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