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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.93, 1,876.25 and 940.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.93, 1,876.25 and 940.13 is: 1,297.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.93 : 1,876.25 = 940.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.93/1,876.25 = 940.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.93x = 1,876.25 × 940.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.93x = 1,763,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,929.47/1,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.07

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