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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.96, 1,883.52 and 840.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.96, 1,883.52 and 840.88 is: 1,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.96 : 1,883.52 = 840.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.96/1,883.52 = 840.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.96x = 1,883.52 × 840.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.96x = 1,583,814.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,814.30/1,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.34

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