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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.01, 1,940.74 and 908.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.01, 1,940.74 and 908.64 is: 1,254.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.01 : 1,940.74 = 908.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.01/1,940.74 = 908.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.01x = 1,940.74 × 908.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.01x = 1,763,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,431.72/1,406.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.21

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