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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.80, 1,846.94 and 841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.80, 1,846.94 and 841.19 is: 1,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.80 : 1,846.94 = 841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.80/1,846.94 = 841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.80x = 1,846.94 × 841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.80x = 1,553,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,614.02/1,338.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.46

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