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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.07, 1,882.56 and 840.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.07, 1,882.56 and 840.09 is: 1,159.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.07 : 1,882.56 = 840.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.07/1,882.56 = 840.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.07x = 1,882.56 × 840.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.07x = 1,581,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,519.83/1,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.41

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