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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.70, 1,409.51 and 904.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.70, 1,409.51 and 904.70 is: 1,355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.70 : 1,409.51 = 904.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.70/1,409.51 = 904.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.70x = 1,409.51 × 904.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.70x = 1,275,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,183.70/940.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.57

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