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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.76, 1,883.40 and 840.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.76, 1,883.40 and 840.68 is: 1,160.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.76 : 1,883.40 = 840.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.76/1,883.40 = 840.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.76x = 1,883.40 × 840.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.76x = 1,583,336.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,336.71/1,364.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.16

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