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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.41, 1,846.78 and 840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.41, 1,846.78 and 840.90 is: 1,161.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.41 : 1,846.78 = 840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.41/1,846.78 = 840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.41x = 1,846.78 × 840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.41x = 1,552,957.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,957.30/1,337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.17

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