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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.90, 1,845.86 and 840.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.90, 1,845.86 and 840.74 is: 1,159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.90 : 1,845.86 = 840.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.90/1,845.86 = 840.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.90x = 1,845.86 × 840.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.90x = 1,551,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,888.34/1,337.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.94

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