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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.90, 1,883.49 and 840.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.90, 1,883.49 and 840.74 is: 1,160.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.90 : 1,883.49 = 840.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.90/1,883.49 = 840.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.90x = 1,883.49 × 840.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.90x = 1,583,525.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,525.38/1,364.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.18

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