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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.11, 1,884.71 and 841.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.11, 1,884.71 and 841.31 is: 1,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.11 : 1,884.71 = 841.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.11/1,884.71 = 841.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.11x = 1,884.71 × 841.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.11x = 1,585,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,621.16/1,365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.53

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