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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.44, 1,941.18 and 964.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.44, 1,941.18 and 964.92 is: 1,331.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.44 : 1,941.18 = 964.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.44/1,941.18 = 964.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.44x = 1,941.18 × 964.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.44x = 1,873,083.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,083.41/1,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.79

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