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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.06, 1,407.58 and 745.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.06, 1,407.58 and 745.45 is: 1,116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.06 : 1,407.58 = 745.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.06/1,407.58 = 745.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.06x = 1,407.58 × 745.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.06x = 1,049,283.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,283.05/940.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.19

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