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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.71, 1,871.76 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.71, 1,871.76 and 940.44 is: 1,413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.71 : 1,871.76 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.71/1,871.76 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.71x = 1,871.76 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.71x = 1,760,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,273.27/1,245.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.07

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