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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.20, 1,884.82 and 841.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.20, 1,884.82 and 841.32 is: 1,160.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.20 : 1,884.82 = 841.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.20/1,884.82 = 841.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.20x = 1,884.82 × 841.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.20x = 1,585,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,736.76/1,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.69

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