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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.21, 2,074.42 and 840.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.21, 2,074.42 and 840.06 is: 1,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.21 : 2,074.42 = 840.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.21/2,074.42 = 840.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.21x = 2,074.42 × 840.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.21x = 1,742,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,633.06/1,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.27

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