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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.83, 1,593.54 and 840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.83, 1,593.54 and 840.06 is: 1,158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.83 : 1,593.54 = 840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.83/1,593.54 = 840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.83x = 1,593.54 × 840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.83x = 1,338,669.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,669.21/1,155.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.19

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