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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.84, 2,075.28 and 840.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.84, 2,075.28 and 840.66 is: 1,160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.84 : 2,075.28 = 840.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.84/2,075.28 = 840.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.84x = 2,075.28 × 840.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.84x = 1,744,604.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,604.88/1,503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.10

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