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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.48, 2,075.94 and 841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.48, 2,075.94 and 841.34 is: 1,160.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.48 : 2,075.94 = 841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.48/2,075.94 = 841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.48x = 2,075.94 × 841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.48x = 1,746,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,571.36/1,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.91

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