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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.27, 1,592.06 and 840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.27, 1,592.06 and 840.22 is: 1,157.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.27 : 1,592.06 = 840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.27/1,592.06 = 840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.27x = 1,592.06 × 840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.27x = 1,337,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,672.47/1,155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.88

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