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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.89, 2,075.27 and 840.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.89, 2,075.27 and 840.79 is: 1,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.89 : 2,075.27 = 840.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.89/2,075.27 = 840.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.89x = 2,075.27 × 840.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.89x = 1,744,866.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,866.26/1,503.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.24

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