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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.64, 1,883.62 and 840.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.64, 1,883.62 and 840.84 is: 1,160.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.64 : 1,883.62 = 840.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.64/1,883.62 = 840.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.64x = 1,883.62 × 840.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.64x = 1,583,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,823.04/1,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.62

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