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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.88, 1,973.04 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.88, 1,973.04 and 840.32 is: 1,159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.88 : 1,973.04 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.88/1,973.04 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.88x = 1,973.04 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.88x = 1,657,984.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,984.97/1,429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.53

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