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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,215.67, 1,823.14 and 940.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,215.67, 1,823.14 and 940.63 is: 1,410.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,215.67 : 1,823.14 = 940.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,215.67/1,823.14 = 940.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,215.67x = 1,823.14 × 940.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,215.67x = 1,714,900.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,900.18/1,215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.66

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