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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.56, 1,939.50 and 939

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.56, 1,939.50 and 939 is: 1,295.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.56 : 1,939.50 = 939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.56/1,939.50 = 939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.56x = 1,939.50 × 939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.56x = 1,821,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,190.50/1,405.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.70

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