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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.47, 2,493.75 and 840.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.47, 2,493.75 and 840.32 is: 1,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.47 : 2,493.75 = 840.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.47/2,493.75 = 840.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.47x = 2,493.75 × 840.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.47x = 2,095,558.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,558.52/1,661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.26

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