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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.16, 1,849.98 and 837.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.16, 1,849.98 and 837.30 is: 1,154.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.16 : 1,849.98 = 837.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.16/1,849.98 = 837.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.16x = 1,849.98 × 837.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.16x = 1,548,981.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,981.44/1,341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.96

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