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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.45, 1,157.41 and 837.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.45, 1,157.41 and 837.71 is: 1,153.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.45 : 1,157.41 = 837.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.45/1,157.41 = 837.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.45x = 1,157.41 × 837.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.45x = 969,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,569.74/840.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.64

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