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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.04, 1,933.34 and 841.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.04, 1,933.34 and 841.54 is: 1,161.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.04 : 1,933.34 = 841.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.04/1,933.34 = 841.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.04x = 1,933.34 × 841.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.04x = 1,626,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,982.94/1,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.27

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