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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.44, 1,851.89 and 837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.44, 1,851.89 and 837.45 is: 1,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.44 : 1,851.89 = 837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.44/1,851.89 = 837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.44x = 1,851.89 × 837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.44x = 1,550,865.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,865.28/1,341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.12

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