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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.49, 1,930.29 and 957.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.49, 1,930.29 and 957.63 is: 1,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.49 : 1,930.29 = 957.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.49/1,930.29 = 957.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.49x = 1,930.29 × 957.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.49x = 1,848,503.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,503.61/1,400.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.90

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