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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.88, 1,411.42 and 926.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.88, 1,411.42 and 926.04 is: 1,389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.88 : 1,411.42 = 926.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.88/1,411.42 = 926.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.88x = 1,411.42 × 926.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.88x = 1,307,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,031.38/940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.16

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