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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338, 1,846.02 and 841.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338, 1,846.02 and 841.14 is: 1,160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338 : 1,846.02 = 841.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338/1,846.02 = 841.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338x = 1,846.02 × 841.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338x = 1,552,761.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,761.26/1,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.51

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