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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.25, 1,892.29 and 840.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.25, 1,892.29 and 840.34 is: 1,159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.25 : 1,892.29 = 840.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.25/1,892.29 = 840.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.25x = 1,892.29 × 840.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.25x = 1,590,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,166.98/1,371.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.65

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