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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.87, 1,845.96 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.87, 1,845.96 and 840.32 is: 1,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.87 : 1,845.96 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.87/1,845.96 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.87x = 1,845.96 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.87x = 1,551,198.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,198.57/1,337.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.46

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