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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.66, 1,983.95 and 840.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.66, 1,983.95 and 840.21 is: 1,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.66 : 1,983.95 = 840.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.66/1,983.95 = 840.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.66x = 1,983.95 × 840.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.66x = 1,666,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,930.43/1,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.47

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