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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.21, 1,855.91 and 840.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.21, 1,855.91 and 840.27 is: 1,160.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.21 : 1,855.91 = 840.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.21/1,855.91 = 840.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.21x = 1,855.91 × 840.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.21x = 1,559,465.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,465.50/1,344.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.14

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