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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.14, 1,584.33 and 940.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.14, 1,584.33 and 940.66 is: 1,412.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.14 : 1,584.33 = 940.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.14/1,584.33 = 940.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.14x = 1,584.33 × 940.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.14x = 1,490,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,315.86/1,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.43

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