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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.54, 1,940.43 and 940.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.54, 1,940.43 and 940.94 is: 1,298.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.54 : 1,940.43 = 940.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.54/1,940.43 = 940.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.54x = 1,940.43 × 940.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.54x = 1,825,828.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,828.20/1,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.10

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