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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.42, 1,846.32 and 840.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.42, 1,846.32 and 840.12 is: 1,158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.42 : 1,846.32 = 840.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.42/1,846.32 = 840.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.42x = 1,846.32 × 840.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.42x = 1,551,130.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,130.36/1,338.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.93

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