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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.84, 1,460.28 and 840.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.84, 1,460.28 and 840.48 is: 1,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.84 : 1,460.28 = 840.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.84/1,460.28 = 840.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.84x = 1,460.28 × 840.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.84x = 1,227,336.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,336.13/975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.72

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