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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.80, 1,811.61 and 840.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.80, 1,811.61 and 840.03 is: 1,159.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.80 : 1,811.61 = 840.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.80/1,811.61 = 840.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.80x = 1,811.61 × 840.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.80x = 1,521,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,806.75/1,312.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.21

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