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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.22, 1,993.14 and 841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.22, 1,993.14 and 841.50 is: 1,262.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.22 : 1,993.14 = 841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.22/1,993.14 = 841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.22x = 1,993.14 × 841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.22x = 1,677,227.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,227.31/1,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.76

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