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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.43, 1,810.69 and 840.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.43, 1,810.69 and 840.40 is: 1,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.43 : 1,810.69 = 840.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.43/1,810.69 = 840.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.43x = 1,810.69 × 840.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.43x = 1,521,697.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,697.25/1,312.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.45

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