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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,266.59 and 783.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,266.59 and 783.63 is: 1,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,266.59 = 783.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,266.59 = 783.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,266.59 × 783.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 992,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,537.92/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.45

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