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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.88, 1,647.48 and 840.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.88, 1,647.48 and 840.30 is: 1,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.88 : 1,647.48 = 840.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.88/1,647.48 = 840.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.88x = 1,647.48 × 840.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.88x = 1,384,377.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,377.44/1,193.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.56

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