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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.69, 1,657.90 and 940.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.69, 1,657.90 and 940.25 is: 1,296.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.69 : 1,657.90 = 940.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.69/1,657.90 = 940.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.69x = 1,657.90 × 940.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.69x = 1,558,845.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,845.80/1,202.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.13

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