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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.45, 1,885.17 and 841.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.45, 1,885.17 and 841.57 is: 1,161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.45 : 1,885.17 = 841.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.45/1,885.17 = 841.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.45x = 1,885.17 × 841.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.45x = 1,586,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,501.72/1,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.04

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