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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.37, 1,769.19 and 840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.37, 1,769.19 and 840.51 is: 1,159.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.37 : 1,769.19 = 840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.37/1,769.19 = 840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.37x = 1,769.19 × 840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.37x = 1,487,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,017.68/1,282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.59

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