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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.20, 1,411.02 and 812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.20, 1,411.02 and 812.52 is: 1,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.20 : 1,411.02 = 812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.20/1,411.02 = 812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.20x = 1,411.02 × 812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.20x = 1,146,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,481.97/940.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.40

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