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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.52, 1,768.48 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.52, 1,768.48 and 840.16 is: 1,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.52 : 1,768.48 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.52/1,768.48 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.52x = 1,768.48 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.52x = 1,485,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,806.16/1,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.41

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