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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.84, 1,519.74 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.84, 1,519.74 and 840.48 is: 1,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.84 : 1,519.74 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.84/1,519.74 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.84x = 1,519.74 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.84x = 1,277,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,311.08/1,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.25

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