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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.56, 1,933.95 and 841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.56, 1,933.95 and 841.91 is: 1,161.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.56 : 1,933.95 = 841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.56/1,933.95 = 841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.56x = 1,933.95 × 841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.56x = 1,628,211.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,211.84/1,401.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.71

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