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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.53, 1,411.33 and 734.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.53, 1,411.33 and 734.52 is: 1,102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.53 : 1,411.33 = 734.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.53/1,411.33 = 734.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.53x = 1,411.33 × 734.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.53x = 1,036,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,641.22/940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.19

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