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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.31, 1,942.43 and 965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.31, 1,942.43 and 965.67 is: 1,333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.31 : 1,942.43 = 965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.31/1,942.43 = 965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.31x = 1,942.43 × 965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.31x = 1,875,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,746.38/1,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.81

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