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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.45, 1,850.97 and 844.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.45, 1,850.97 and 844.76 is: 1,165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.45 : 1,850.97 = 844.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.45/1,850.97 = 844.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.45x = 1,850.97 × 844.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.45x = 1,563,616.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,616.16/1,341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.62

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