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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.56, 1,546.46 and 840.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.56, 1,546.46 and 840.28 is: 1,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.56 : 1,546.46 = 840.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.56/1,546.46 = 840.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.56x = 1,546.46 × 840.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.56x = 1,299,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,459.41/1,120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.65

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