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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.16, 2,059.20 and 940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.16, 2,059.20 and 940.44 is: 1,410.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.16 : 2,059.20 = 940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.16/2,059.20 = 940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.16x = 2,059.20 × 940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.16x = 1,936,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936,554.05/1,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.29

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