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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.69, 1,907.78 and 940.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.69, 1,907.78 and 940.83 is: 1,298.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.69 : 1,907.78 = 940.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.69/1,907.78 = 940.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.69x = 1,907.78 × 940.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.69x = 1,794,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,891.95/1,382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.12

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