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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.29, 1,818.97 and 940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.29, 1,818.97 and 940.74 is: 1,411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.29 : 1,818.97 = 940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.29/1,818.97 = 940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.29x = 1,818.97 × 940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.29x = 1,711,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,177.84/1,212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.53

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