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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.43, 2,138.23 and 841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.43, 2,138.23 and 841.28 is: 1,160.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.43 : 2,138.23 = 841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.43/2,138.23 = 841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.43x = 2,138.23 × 841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.43x = 1,798,854.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,854.53/1,549.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.98

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