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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.06, 1,982.36 and 940.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.06, 1,982.36 and 940.19 is: 1,296.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.06 : 1,982.36 = 940.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.06/1,982.36 = 940.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.06x = 1,982.36 × 940.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.06x = 1,863,790.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,790.35/1,437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.95

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