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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.93, 1,940.48 and 964.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.93, 1,940.48 and 964.42 is: 1,331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.93 : 1,940.48 = 964.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.93/1,940.48 = 964.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.93x = 1,940.48 × 964.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.93x = 1,871,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,437.72/1,405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.10

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