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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.79, 1,894.67 and 841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.79, 1,894.67 and 841.96 is: 1,162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.79 : 1,894.67 = 841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.79/1,894.67 = 841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.79x = 1,894.67 × 841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.79x = 1,595,238.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,238.98/1,372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.05

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