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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.30, 2,074.62 and 840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.30, 2,074.62 and 840.15 is: 1,159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.30 : 2,074.62 = 840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.30/2,074.62 = 840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.30x = 2,074.62 × 840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.30x = 1,742,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,991.99/1,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.44

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