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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.34, 2,075.97 and 841.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.34, 2,075.97 and 841.17 is: 1,160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.34 : 2,075.97 = 841.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.34/2,075.97 = 841.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.34x = 2,075.97 × 841.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.34x = 1,746,243.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,243.68/1,504.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.81

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