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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.65, 2,138.51 and 841.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.65, 2,138.51 and 841.49 is: 1,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.65 : 2,138.51 = 841.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.65/2,138.51 = 841.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.65x = 2,138.51 × 841.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.65x = 1,799,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,519.88/1,549.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.24

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