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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.40, 2,042.88 and 841.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.40, 2,042.88 and 841.72 is: 1,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.40 : 2,042.88 = 841.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.40/2,042.88 = 841.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.40x = 2,042.88 × 841.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.40x = 1,719,532.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,719,532.95/1,361.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.06

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