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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.97, 1,260.71 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.97, 1,260.71 and 451.18 is: 676.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.97 : 1,260.71 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.97/1,260.71 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.97x = 1,260.71 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.97x = 568,812.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,812.46/840.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.38

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