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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.75, 1,933.47 and 841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.75, 1,933.47 and 841.77 is: 1,161.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.75 : 1,933.47 = 841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.75/1,933.47 = 841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.75x = 1,933.47 × 841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.75x = 1,627,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,537.04/1,401.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.08

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