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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.82, 1,298.84 and 871.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.82, 1,298.84 and 871.56 is: 1,203.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.82 : 1,298.84 = 871.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.82/1,298.84 = 871.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.82x = 1,298.84 × 871.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.82x = 1,132,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,012.63/940.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.23

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