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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.04, 1,587.06 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.04, 1,587.06 and 940.44 is: 1,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.04 : 1,587.06 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.04/1,587.06 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.04x = 1,587.06 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.04x = 1,492,534.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,534.71/1,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.68

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