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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.92 and 840.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.92 and 840.44 is: 1,159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.60 : 2,074.92 = 840.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.60/2,074.92 = 840.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.60x = 2,074.92 × 840.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.60x = 1,743,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,845.76/1,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.78

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