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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.13, 1,260.15 and 292.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.13, 1,260.15 and 292.15 is: 438.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.13 : 1,260.15 = 292.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.13/1,260.15 = 292.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.13x = 1,260.15 × 292.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.13x = 368,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,152.82/840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.21

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