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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.02, 1,592.22 and 840.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.02, 1,592.22 and 840.28 is: 1,159.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.02 : 1,592.22 = 840.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.02/1,592.22 = 840.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.02x = 1,592.22 × 840.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.02x = 1,337,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,910.62/1,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.35

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