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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.30, 1,411.80 and 667.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.30, 1,411.80 and 667.60 is: 1,002.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.30 : 1,411.80 = 667.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.30/1,411.80 = 667.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.30x = 1,411.80 × 667.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.30x = 942,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,517.68/940.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.36

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