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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.92, 2,299.95 and 841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.92, 2,299.95 and 841.56 is: 1,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.92 : 2,299.95 = 841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.92/2,299.95 = 841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.92x = 2,299.95 × 841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.92x = 1,935,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,545.92/1,534.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.01

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