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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.47, 2,074.55 and 840.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.47, 2,074.55 and 840.22 is: 1,159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.47 : 2,074.55 = 840.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.47/2,074.55 = 840.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.47x = 2,074.55 × 840.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.47x = 1,743,069.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,069.01/1,503.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.36

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