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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.57, 1,856.21 and 840.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.57, 1,856.21 and 840.57 is: 1,160.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.57 : 1,856.21 = 840.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.57/1,856.21 = 840.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.57x = 1,856.21 × 840.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.57x = 1,560,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,270.24/1,344.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.42

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