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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366, 1,885.17 and 841.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366, 1,885.17 and 841.78 is: 1,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366 : 1,885.17 = 841.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366/1,885.17 = 841.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366x = 1,885.17 × 841.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366x = 1,586,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,898.40/1,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.71

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