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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,410.45 and 940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,410.45 and 940.30 is: 1,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,410.45 = 940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,410.45 = 940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,410.45 × 940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 1,326,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,326,246.14/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.45

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