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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.31, 1,543.84 and 840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.31, 1,543.84 and 840.86 is: 1,158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.31 : 1,543.84 = 840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.31/1,543.84 = 840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.31x = 1,543.84 × 840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.31x = 1,298,143.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,143.48/1,120.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.74

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