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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.07, 1,409.40 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.07, 1,409.40 and 735.08 is: 1,102.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.07 : 1,409.40 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.07/1,409.40 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.07x = 1,409.40 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.07x = 1,036,014.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,014.71/940.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.06

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