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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.32, 1,940.94 and 908.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.32, 1,940.94 and 908.56 is: 1,253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.32 : 1,940.94 = 908.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.32/1,940.94 = 908.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.32x = 1,940.94 × 908.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.32x = 1,763,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,460.45/1,406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.95

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