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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.20, 1,336.80 and 840.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.20, 1,336.80 and 840.17 is: 1,260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.20 : 1,336.80 = 840.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.20/1,336.80 = 840.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.20x = 1,336.80 × 840.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.20x = 1,123,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,145.75/891.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.26

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