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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.28, 2,074.64 and 840.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.28, 2,074.64 and 840.16 is: 1,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.28 : 2,074.64 = 840.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.28/2,074.64 = 840.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.28x = 2,074.64 × 840.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.28x = 1,743,029.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,029.54/1,503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.48

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