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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.84 and 841.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.56, 1,932.84 and 841.06 is: 1,160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.56 : 1,932.84 = 841.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.56/1,932.84 = 841.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.56x = 1,932.84 × 841.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.56x = 1,625,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,634.41/1,400.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.70

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