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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.79, 2,075.14 and 840.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.79, 2,075.14 and 840.50 is: 1,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.79 : 2,075.14 = 840.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.79/2,075.14 = 840.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.79x = 2,075.14 × 840.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.79x = 1,744,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,155.17/1,503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.84

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