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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,251.82 and 793.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,251.82 and 793.02 is: 1,181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,251.82 = 793.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,251.82 = 793.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,251.82 × 793.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 992,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,708.07/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.55

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