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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.84, 1,959.88 and 940.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.84, 1,959.88 and 940.56 is: 1,410.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.84 : 1,959.88 = 940.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.84/1,959.88 = 940.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.84x = 1,959.88 × 940.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.84x = 1,843,384.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,384.73/1,306.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.57

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