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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.87, 1,984.26 and 840.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.87, 1,984.26 and 840.77 is: 1,160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.87 : 1,984.26 = 840.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.87/1,984.26 = 840.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.87x = 1,984.26 × 840.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.87x = 1,668,296.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,296.36/1,437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.26

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