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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.41 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.03, 1,993.41 and 840.60 is: 1,260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.03 : 1,993.41 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.03/1,993.41 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.03x = 1,993.41 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.03x = 1,675,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,660.45/1,329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.81

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