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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.34, 1,408.26 and 874.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.34, 1,408.26 and 874.64 is: 1,309.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.34 : 1,408.26 = 874.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.34/1,408.26 = 874.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.34x = 1,408.26 × 874.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.34x = 1,231,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,720.53/940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.87

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