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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.94, 1,938.47 and 906.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.94, 1,938.47 and 906.87 is: 1,252.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.94 : 1,938.47 = 906.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.94/1,938.47 = 906.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.94x = 1,938.47 × 906.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.94x = 1,757,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,940.29/1,403.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.15

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