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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.26, 1,616.11 and 840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.26, 1,616.11 and 840.09 is: 1,158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.26 : 1,616.11 = 840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.26/1,616.11 = 840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.26x = 1,616.11 × 840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.26x = 1,357,677.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,677.85/1,172.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.17

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