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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.61, 1,593.30 and 840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.61, 1,593.30 and 840.27 is: 1,160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.61 : 1,593.30 = 840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.61/1,593.30 = 840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.61x = 1,593.30 × 840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.61x = 1,338,802.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,802.19/1,153.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.54

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