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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.77, 1,520.22 and 840.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.77, 1,520.22 and 840.33 is: 1,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.77 : 1,520.22 = 840.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.77/1,520.22 = 840.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.77x = 1,520.22 × 840.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.77x = 1,277,486.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,486.47/1,102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.43

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