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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.16, 2,074.38 and 840.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.16, 2,074.38 and 840.04 is: 1,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.16 : 2,074.38 = 840.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.16/2,074.38 = 840.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.16x = 2,074.38 × 840.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.16x = 1,742,562.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,562.18/1,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.27

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