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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.27, 1,906.76 and 940.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.27, 1,906.76 and 940.41 is: 1,296.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.27 : 1,906.76 = 940.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.27/1,906.76 = 940.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.27x = 1,906.76 × 940.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.27x = 1,793,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,131.47/1,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.30

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