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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.83, 1,810.76 and 940.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.83, 1,810.76 and 940.23 is: 1,296.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.83 : 1,810.76 = 940.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.83/1,810.76 = 940.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.83x = 1,810.76 × 940.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.83x = 1,702,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,526.17/1,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.84

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