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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.96, 1,244.34 and 840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.96, 1,244.34 and 840.20 is: 1,159.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.96 : 1,244.34 = 840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.96/1,244.34 = 840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.96x = 1,244.34 × 840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.96x = 1,045,494.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,494.47/901.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.14

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