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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.44, 1,685.04 and 940.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.44, 1,685.04 and 940.18 is: 1,298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.44 : 1,685.04 = 940.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.44/1,685.04 = 940.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.44x = 1,685.04 × 940.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.44x = 1,584,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,240.91/1,220.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.09

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