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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.20, 1,991.88 and 940.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.20, 1,991.88 and 940.68 is: 1,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.20 : 1,991.88 = 940.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.20/1,991.88 = 940.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.20x = 1,991.88 × 940.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.20x = 1,873,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,721.68/1,330.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.60

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