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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.62, 1,847.36 and 841.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.62, 1,847.36 and 841.07 is: 1,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.62 : 1,847.36 = 841.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.62/1,847.36 = 841.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.62x = 1,847.36 × 841.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.62x = 1,553,745.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,745.63/1,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.71

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