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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,180.57, 4,770.30 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,180.57, 4,770.30 and 840.60 is: 1,260.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,180.57 : 4,770.30 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,180.57/4,770.30 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,180.57x = 4,770.30 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,180.57x = 4,009,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,914.18/3,180.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.75

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