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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.29, 2,075.97 and 841.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.29, 2,075.97 and 841.26 is: 1,160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.29 : 2,075.97 = 841.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.29/2,075.97 = 841.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.29x = 2,075.97 × 841.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.29x = 1,746,423.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,423.72/1,504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.96

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