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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.14, 1,846.77 and 841.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.14, 1,846.77 and 841.16 is: 1,160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.14 : 1,846.77 = 841.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.14/1,846.77 = 841.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.14x = 1,846.77 × 841.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.14x = 1,553,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,429.05/1,338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.89

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