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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,569.84, 2,355.98 and 840.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,569.84, 2,355.98 and 840.03 is: 1,260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,569.84 : 2,355.98 = 840.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,569.84/2,355.98 = 840.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,569.84x = 2,355.98 × 840.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,569.84x = 1,979,089.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,089.68/1,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.70

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