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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.62, 1,990.05 and 840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.62, 1,990.05 and 840.46 is: 1,258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.62 : 1,990.05 = 840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.62/1,990.05 = 840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.62x = 1,990.05 × 840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.62x = 1,672,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,557.42/1,328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.87

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