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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.07, 1,808.66 and 840.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.07, 1,808.66 and 840.11 is: 1,260.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.07 : 1,808.66 = 840.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.07/1,808.66 = 840.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.07x = 1,808.66 × 840.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.07x = 1,519,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,473.35/1,205.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.90

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