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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.34, 1,738.49 and 840.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.34, 1,738.49 and 840.39 is: 1,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.34 : 1,738.49 = 840.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.34/1,738.49 = 840.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.34x = 1,738.49 × 840.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.34x = 1,461,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,009.61/1,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.14

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