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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.38, 1,850.69 and 844.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.38, 1,850.69 and 844.51 is: 1,165.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.38 : 1,850.69 = 844.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.38/1,850.69 = 844.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.38x = 1,850.69 × 844.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.38x = 1,562,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,923.70/1,341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.17

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