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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.67, 1,411 and 883.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.67, 1,411 and 883.58 is: 1,325.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.67 : 1,411 = 883.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.67/1,411 = 883.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.67x = 1,411 × 883.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.67x = 1,246,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,731.38/940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.37

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