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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,176.45, 1,625.19 and 940.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,176.45, 1,625.19 and 940.09 is: 1,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,176.45 : 1,625.19 = 940.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,176.45/1,625.19 = 940.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,176.45x = 1,625.19 × 940.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,176.45x = 1,527,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,827.12/1,176.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.67

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