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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.52, 1,846.88 and 840.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.52, 1,846.88 and 840.96 is: 1,161.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.52 : 1,846.88 = 840.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.52/1,846.88 = 840.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.52x = 1,846.88 × 840.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.52x = 1,553,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,152.20/1,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.22

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