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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.11, 2,030.02 and 841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.11, 2,030.02 and 841.56 is: 1,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.11 : 2,030.02 = 841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.11/2,030.02 = 841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.11x = 2,030.02 × 841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.11x = 1,708,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,383.63/1,471.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.29

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