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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,471.37, 2,030.36 and 841.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,471.37, 2,030.36 and 841.77 is: 1,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,471.37 : 2,030.36 = 841.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,471.37/2,030.36 = 841.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,471.37x = 2,030.36 × 841.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,471.37x = 1,709,091.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,091.93/1,471.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.57

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