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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.46, 1,936.35 and 906.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.46, 1,936.35 and 906.66 is: 1,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.46 : 1,936.35 = 906.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.46/1,936.35 = 906.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.46x = 1,936.35 × 906.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.46x = 1,755,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,611.09/1,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.92

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