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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.41, 1,766.61 and 939.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.41, 1,766.61 and 939.60 is: 1,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.41 : 1,766.61 = 939.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.41/1,766.61 = 939.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.41x = 1,766.61 × 939.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.41x = 1,659,906.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,906.76/1,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.65

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