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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.92, 1,851.02 and 844.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.92, 1,851.02 and 844.15 is: 1,164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.92 : 1,851.02 = 844.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.92/1,851.02 = 844.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.92x = 1,851.02 × 844.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.92x = 1,562,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,536.02/1,341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.40

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