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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.25, 1,811.22 and 840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.25, 1,811.22 and 840.86 is: 1,160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.25 : 1,811.22 = 840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.25/1,811.22 = 840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.25x = 1,811.22 × 840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.25x = 1,522,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,982.45/1,312.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.59

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