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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.39, 2,045.12 and 841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.39, 2,045.12 and 841.77 is: 1,264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.39 : 2,045.12 = 841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.39/2,045.12 = 841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.39x = 2,045.12 × 841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.39x = 1,721,516.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,516.45/1,361.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.53

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