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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.97, 1,847.76 and 841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.97, 1,847.76 and 841.75 is: 1,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.97 : 1,847.76 = 841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.97/1,847.76 = 841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.97x = 1,847.76 × 841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.97x = 1,555,351.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,351.98/1,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.60

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