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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.08, 1,640.28 and 940.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.08, 1,640.28 and 940.40 is: 1,298.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.08 : 1,640.28 = 940.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.08/1,640.28 = 940.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.08x = 1,640.28 × 940.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.08x = 1,542,519.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,519.31/1,188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.33

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