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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.59, 1,995.39 and 940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.59, 1,995.39 and 940.48 is: 1,408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.59 : 1,995.39 = 940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.59/1,995.39 = 940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.59x = 1,995.39 × 940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.59x = 1,876,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,619.40/1,332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.25

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