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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.07, 1,949.33 and 940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.07, 1,949.33 and 940.74 is: 1,298.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.07 : 1,949.33 = 940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.07/1,949.33 = 940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.07x = 1,949.33 × 940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.07x = 1,833,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,808.00/1,412.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.67

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