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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.58, 1,754.03 and 839.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.58, 1,754.03 and 839.90 is: 1,260.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.58 : 1,754.03 = 839.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.58/1,754.03 = 839.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.58x = 1,754.03 × 839.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.58x = 1,473,203.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,203.13/1,168.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.68

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