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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.83, 1,884.56 and 841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.83, 1,884.56 and 841.76 is: 1,161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.83 : 1,884.56 = 841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.83/1,884.56 = 841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.83x = 1,884.56 × 841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.83x = 1,586,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,333.59/1,365.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.45

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