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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.96, 1,892.28 and 840.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.96, 1,892.28 and 840.02 is: 1,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.96 : 1,892.28 = 840.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.96/1,892.28 = 840.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.96x = 1,892.28 × 840.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.96x = 1,589,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,553.05/1,370.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.45

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