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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.95, 2,075.40 and 840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.95, 2,075.40 and 840.78 is: 1,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.95 : 2,075.40 = 840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.95/2,075.40 = 840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.95x = 2,075.40 × 840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.95x = 1,744,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,954.81/1,503.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.25

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