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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.96, 1,319.07 and 940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.96, 1,319.07 and 940.08 is: 1,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.96 : 1,319.07 = 940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.96/1,319.07 = 940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.96x = 1,319.07 × 940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.96x = 1,240,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,031.33/951.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.61

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