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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,347.94 and 940.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,347.94 and 940.51 is: 1,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,347.94 = 940.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,347.94 = 940.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,347.94 × 940.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 1,267,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,753.91/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.54

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