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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.73, 1,411.20 and 734.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.73, 1,411.20 and 734.90 is: 1,102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.73 : 1,411.20 = 734.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.73/1,411.20 = 734.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.73x = 1,411.20 × 734.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.73x = 1,037,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,090.88/940.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.43

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