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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.65, 1,412.33 and 668.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.65, 1,412.33 and 668.19 is: 1,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.65 : 1,412.33 = 668.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.65/1,412.33 = 668.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.65x = 1,412.33 × 668.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.65x = 943,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,704.78/940.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.25

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