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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461, 2,016.18 and 840.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461, 2,016.18 and 840.04 is: 1,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461 : 2,016.18 = 840.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461/2,016.18 = 840.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461x = 2,016.18 × 840.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461x = 1,693,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,671.85/1,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.26

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