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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.98 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.60, 2,074.98 and 840.48 is: 1,159.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.60 : 2,074.98 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.60/2,074.98 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.60x = 2,074.98 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.60x = 1,743,979.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,979.19/1,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.87

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