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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.29, 1,933.88 and 841.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.29, 1,933.88 and 841.75 is: 1,161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.29 : 1,933.88 = 841.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.29/1,933.88 = 841.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.29x = 1,933.88 × 841.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.29x = 1,627,834.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,834.45/1,401.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.67

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