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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.05, 1,410.62 and 819.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.05, 1,410.62 and 819.09 is: 1,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.05 : 1,410.62 = 819.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.05/1,410.62 = 819.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.05x = 1,410.62 × 819.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.05x = 1,155,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,420.64/940.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.11

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