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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.28, 1,940.40 and 909.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.28, 1,940.40 and 909.54 is: 1,254.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.28 : 1,940.40 = 909.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.28/1,940.40 = 909.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.28x = 1,940.40 × 909.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.28x = 1,764,871.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,871.42/1,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.99

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