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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.05, 1,883.23 and 840.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.05, 1,883.23 and 840.17 is: 1,159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.05 : 1,883.23 = 840.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.05/1,883.23 = 840.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.05x = 1,883.23 × 840.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.05x = 1,582,221.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,221.83/1,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.10

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