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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.76, 2,138.67 and 841.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.76, 2,138.67 and 841.59 is: 1,161.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.76 : 2,138.67 = 841.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.76/2,138.67 = 841.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.76x = 2,138.67 × 841.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.76x = 1,799,883.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,883.29/1,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.39

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