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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.83, 1,933.55 and 841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.83, 1,933.55 and 841.48 is: 1,161.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.83 : 1,933.55 = 841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.83/1,933.55 = 841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.83x = 1,933.55 × 841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.83x = 1,627,043.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,043.65/1,400.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.49

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