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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.69, 1,810.84 and 840.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.69, 1,810.84 and 840.08 is: 1,158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.69 : 1,810.84 = 840.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.69/1,810.84 = 840.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.69x = 1,810.84 × 840.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.69x = 1,521,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,250.47/1,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.88

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