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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.33, 1,940.36 and 908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.33, 1,940.36 and 908.79 is: 1,253.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.33 : 1,940.36 = 908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.33/1,940.36 = 908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.33x = 1,940.36 × 908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.33x = 1,763,379.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,379.76/1,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.89

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