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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.92, 1,162.96 and 811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.92, 1,162.96 and 811.92 is: 1,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.92 : 1,162.96 = 811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.92/1,162.96 = 811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.92x = 1,162.96 × 811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.92x = 944,230.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,230.48/841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.52

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