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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.54, 1,671.98 and 840.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.54, 1,671.98 and 840.73 is: 1,260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.54 : 1,671.98 = 840.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.54/1,671.98 = 840.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.54x = 1,671.98 × 840.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.54x = 1,405,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,677.49/1,115.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.09

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