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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,261.80 and 321.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,261.80 and 321.18 is: 481.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,261.80 = 321.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,261.80 = 321.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,261.80 × 321.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 405,264.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,264.92/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.87

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