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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.01, 1,297.49 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.01, 1,297.49 and 754.11 is: 1,040.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.01 : 1,297.49 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.01/1,297.49 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.01x = 1,297.49 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.01x = 978,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,446.41/940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.89

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