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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.92, 2,076.68 and 841.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.92, 2,076.68 and 841.62 is: 1,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.92 : 2,076.68 = 841.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.92/2,076.68 = 841.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.92x = 2,076.68 × 841.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.92x = 1,747,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,775.42/1,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.37

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