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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.56, 1,933.94 and 841.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.56, 1,933.94 and 841.92 is: 1,161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.56 : 1,933.94 = 841.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.56/1,933.94 = 841.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.56x = 1,933.94 × 841.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.56x = 1,628,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,222.76/1,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.72

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