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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,455.62, 2,184.34 and 840.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,455.62, 2,184.34 and 840.54 is: 1,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,455.62 : 2,184.34 = 840.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,455.62/2,184.34 = 840.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,455.62x = 2,184.34 × 840.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,455.62x = 1,836,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,025.14/1,455.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.34

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