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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.28, 1,883.12 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.28, 1,883.12 and 840.48 is: 1,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.28 : 1,883.12 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.28/1,883.12 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.28x = 1,883.12 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.28x = 1,582,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,724.70/1,364.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.12

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