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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.34, 2,074.62 and 840.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.34, 2,074.62 and 840.23 is: 1,159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.34 : 2,074.62 = 840.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.34/2,074.62 = 840.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.34x = 2,074.62 × 840.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.34x = 1,743,157.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,157.96/1,503.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.52

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