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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.20, 1,878.08 and 940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.20, 1,878.08 and 940 is: 1,410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.20 : 1,878.08 = 940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.20/1,878.08 = 940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.20x = 1,878.08 × 940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.20x = 1,765,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,395.20/1,251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.96

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