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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.49, 2,138.32 and 841.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.49, 2,138.32 and 841.34 is: 1,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.49 : 2,138.32 = 841.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.49/2,138.32 = 841.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.49x = 2,138.32 × 841.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.49x = 1,799,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,061.40/1,549.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.06

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