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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.26, 1,933.66 and 841.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.26, 1,933.66 and 841.61 is: 1,161.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.26 : 1,933.66 = 841.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.26/1,933.66 = 841.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.26x = 1,933.66 × 841.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.26x = 1,627,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,393.48/1,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.38

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