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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189, 1,781.55 and 840.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189, 1,781.55 and 840.63 is: 1,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189 : 1,781.55 = 840.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189/1,781.55 = 840.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189x = 1,781.55 × 840.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189x = 1,497,624.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497,624.38/1,189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.57

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