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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.65, 2,076.33 and 841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.65, 2,076.33 and 841.56 is: 1,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.65 : 2,076.33 = 841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.65/2,076.33 = 841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.65x = 2,076.33 × 841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.65x = 1,747,356.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,356.27/1,504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.30

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