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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.74, 1,166.49 and 829.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.74, 1,166.49 and 829.98 is: 1,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.74 : 1,166.49 = 829.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.74/1,166.49 = 829.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.74x = 1,166.49 × 829.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.74x = 968,163.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,163.37/841.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.19

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