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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.81, 1,944.15 and 841.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.81, 1,944.15 and 841.91 is: 1,161.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.81 : 1,944.15 = 841.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.81/1,944.15 = 841.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.81x = 1,944.15 × 841.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.81x = 1,636,795.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,795.46/1,408.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.83

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