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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.88, 1,876.32 and 940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.88, 1,876.32 and 940.60 is: 1,297.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.88 : 1,876.32 = 940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.88/1,876.32 = 940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.88x = 1,876.32 × 940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.88x = 1,764,866.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,866.59/1,359.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.81

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