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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.05, 1,675.12 and 840.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.05, 1,675.12 and 840.43 is: 1,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.05 : 1,675.12 = 840.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.05/1,675.12 = 840.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.05x = 1,675.12 × 840.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.05x = 1,407,821.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,821.10/1,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.61

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