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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.08, 1,850.56 and 843.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.08, 1,850.56 and 843.82 is: 1,164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.08 : 1,850.56 = 843.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.08/1,850.56 = 843.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.08x = 1,850.56 × 843.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.08x = 1,561,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,539.54/1,341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.39

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