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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.07, 1,723.54 and 840.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.07, 1,723.54 and 840.47 is: 1,259.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.07 : 1,723.54 = 840.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.07/1,723.54 = 840.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.07x = 1,723.54 × 840.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.07x = 1,448,583.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,583.66/1,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.56

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