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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.90, 1,847.61 and 841.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.90, 1,847.61 and 841.38 is: 1,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.90 : 1,847.61 = 841.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.90/1,847.61 = 841.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.90x = 1,847.61 × 841.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.90x = 1,554,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,542.10/1,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.06

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