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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.16, 1,933.56 and 841.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.16, 1,933.56 and 841.96 is: 1,161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.16 : 1,933.56 = 841.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.16/1,933.56 = 841.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.16x = 1,933.56 × 841.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.16x = 1,627,980.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,980.18/1,401.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.88

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