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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.30, 1,503.93 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.30, 1,503.93 and 840.16 is: 1,159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.30 : 1,503.93 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.30/1,503.93 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.30x = 1,503.93 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.30x = 1,263,541.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,541.83/1,089.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.96

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