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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.90, 1,649.28 and 840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.90, 1,649.28 and 840.78 is: 1,160.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.90 : 1,649.28 = 840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.90/1,649.28 = 840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.90x = 1,649.28 × 840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.90x = 1,386,681.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,681.64/1,194.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.50

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