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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220.57, 1,685.21 and 940.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220.57, 1,685.21 and 940.31 is: 1,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220.57 : 1,685.21 = 940.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220.57/1,685.21 = 940.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220.57x = 1,685.21 × 940.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220.57x = 1,584,613.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,613.01/1,220.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.26

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