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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.21, 1,857.29 and 841.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.21, 1,857.29 and 841.27 is: 1,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.21 : 1,857.29 = 841.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.21/1,857.29 = 841.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.21x = 1,857.29 × 841.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.21x = 1,562,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,482.36/1,345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.52

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