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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.11, 2,017.04 and 840.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.11, 2,017.04 and 840.75 is: 1,159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.11 : 2,017.04 = 840.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.11/2,017.04 = 840.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.11x = 2,017.04 × 840.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.11x = 1,695,822.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,822.18/1,462.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.85

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