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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.80, 1,570.20 and 940.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.80, 1,570.20 and 940.90 is: 1,407.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.80 : 1,570.20 = 940.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.80/1,570.20 = 940.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.80x = 1,570.20 × 940.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.80x = 1,477,401.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,401.18/1,049.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.32

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