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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.44, 2,074.74 and 840.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.44, 2,074.74 and 840.26 is: 1,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.44 : 2,074.74 = 840.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.44/2,074.74 = 840.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.44x = 2,074.74 × 840.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.44x = 1,743,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,321.03/1,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.55

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