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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.43, 1,504.17 and 840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.43, 1,504.17 and 840.34 is: 1,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.43 : 1,504.17 = 840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.43/1,504.17 = 840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.43x = 1,504.17 × 840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.43x = 1,264,014.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,014.22/1,089.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.25

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