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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.77, 1,891.99 and 840.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.77, 1,891.99 and 840.07 is: 1,158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.77 : 1,891.99 = 840.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.77/1,891.99 = 840.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.77x = 1,891.99 × 840.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.77x = 1,589,407.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,407.45/1,371.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.66

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