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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.72, 1,456.04 and 840.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.72, 1,456.04 and 840.29 is: 1,260.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.72 : 1,456.04 = 840.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.72/1,456.04 = 840.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.72x = 1,456.04 × 840.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.72x = 1,223,491.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,491.65/970.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.40

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