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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.64, 2,138.49 and 841.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.64, 2,138.49 and 841.47 is: 1,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.64 : 2,138.49 = 841.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.64/2,138.49 = 841.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.64x = 2,138.49 × 841.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.64x = 1,799,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,475.18/1,549.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.22

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