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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.42, 1,428.39 and 840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.42, 1,428.39 and 840.40 is: 1,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.42 : 1,428.39 = 840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.42/1,428.39 = 840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.42x = 1,428.39 × 840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.42x = 1,200,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,418.96/1,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.24

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