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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.15, 2,040.75 and 840.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.15, 2,040.75 and 840.51 is: 1,259.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.15 : 2,040.75 = 840.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.15/2,040.75 = 840.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.15x = 2,040.75 × 840.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.15x = 1,715,270.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,270.78/1,362.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.24

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