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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.94, 1,469.80 and 840.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.94, 1,469.80 and 840.36 is: 1,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.94 : 1,469.80 = 840.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.94/1,469.80 = 840.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.94x = 1,469.80 × 840.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.94x = 1,235,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,161.13/1,064.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.84

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