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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.48, 2,074.70 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.48, 2,074.70 and 840.32 is: 1,159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.48 : 2,074.70 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.48/2,074.70 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.48x = 2,074.70 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.48x = 1,743,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,411.90/1,503.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.58

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