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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.81, 2,076.72 and 841.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.81, 2,076.72 and 841.65 is: 1,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.81 : 2,076.72 = 841.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.81/2,076.72 = 841.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.81x = 2,076.72 × 841.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.81x = 1,747,860.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,860.44/1,504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.52

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