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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.14, 2,074.32 and 840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.14, 2,074.32 and 840.06 is: 1,159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.14 : 2,074.32 = 840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.14/2,074.32 = 840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.14x = 2,074.32 × 840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.14x = 1,742,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,553.26/1,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.28

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