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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.49, 1,973.09 and 840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.49, 1,973.09 and 840.22 is: 1,159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.49 : 1,973.09 = 840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.49/1,973.09 = 840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.49x = 1,973.09 × 840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.49x = 1,657,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,829.68/1,429.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.74

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