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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.58, 1,893.34 and 841.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.58, 1,893.34 and 841.55 is: 1,160.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.58 : 1,893.34 = 841.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.58/1,893.34 = 841.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.58x = 1,893.34 × 841.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.58x = 1,593,340.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,340.28/1,372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.84

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