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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549.08, 2,137.71 and 840.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549.08, 2,137.71 and 840.92 is: 1,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549.08 : 2,137.71 = 840.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549.08/2,137.71 = 840.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549.08x = 2,137.71 × 840.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549.08x = 1,797,648.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,648.44/1,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.46

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