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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.18, 1,893.54 and 841.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.18, 1,893.54 and 841.94 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.18 : 1,893.54 = 841.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.18/1,893.54 = 841.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.18x = 1,893.54 × 841.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.18x = 1,594,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,247.07/1,372.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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