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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.17, 1,641.76 and 840.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.17, 1,641.76 and 840.25 is: 1,159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.17 : 1,641.76 = 840.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.17/1,641.76 = 840.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.17x = 1,641.76 × 840.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.17x = 1,379,488.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,379,488.84/1,190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.07

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