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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.94, 1,409.10 and 839.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.94, 1,409.10 and 839.49 is: 1,157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.94 : 1,409.10 = 839.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.94/1,409.10 = 839.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.94x = 1,409.10 × 839.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.94x = 1,182,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,925.36/1,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.53

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