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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,940.98, 2,679.95 and 1,195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,940.98, 2,679.95 and 1,195.95 is: 1,651.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,940.98 : 2,679.95 = 1,195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,940.98/2,679.95 = 1,195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,940.98x = 2,679.95 × 1,195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,940.98x = 3,205,086.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,205,086.20/1,940.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.27

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