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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.94, 2,028.56 and 840.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.94, 2,028.56 and 840.56 is: 1,160.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.94 : 2,028.56 = 840.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.94/2,028.56 = 840.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.94x = 2,028.56 × 840.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.94x = 1,705,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,126.39/1,469.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.00

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