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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.72, 1,768.92 and 840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.72, 1,768.92 and 840.40 is: 1,158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.72 : 1,768.92 = 840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.72/1,768.92 = 840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.72x = 1,768.92 × 840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.72x = 1,486,600.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,600.37/1,282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.94

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