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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,260.18 and 670.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,260.18 and 670.20 is: 1,005.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,260.18 = 670.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,260.18 = 670.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,260.18 × 670.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 844,572.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,572.64/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.30

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