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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.51, 1,769.67 and 840.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.51, 1,769.67 and 840.35 is: 1,159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.51 : 1,769.67 = 840.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.51/1,769.67 = 840.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.51x = 1,769.67 × 840.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.51x = 1,487,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,146.61/1,282.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.56

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