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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.72, 1,173.19 and 840.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.72, 1,173.19 and 840.15 is: 1,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.72 : 1,173.19 = 840.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.72/1,173.19 = 840.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.72x = 1,173.19 × 840.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.72x = 985,653.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,653.48/855.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.84

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