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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.07, 1,260.27 and 753.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.07, 1,260.27 and 753.93 is: 1,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.07 : 1,260.27 = 753.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.07/1,260.27 = 753.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.07x = 1,260.27 × 753.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.07x = 950,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,155.36/841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.71

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