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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.06, 1,932.45 and 957.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.06, 1,932.45 and 957.80 is: 1,322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.06 : 1,932.45 = 957.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.06/1,932.45 = 957.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.06x = 1,932.45 × 957.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.06x = 1,850,900.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,900.61/1,400.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.02

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