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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.74, 1,894.25 and 841.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.74, 1,894.25 and 841.43 is: 1,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.74 : 1,894.25 = 841.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.74/1,894.25 = 841.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.74x = 1,894.25 × 841.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.74x = 1,593,865.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,865.10/1,372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.08

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