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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.47, 1,940.24 and 909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.47, 1,940.24 and 909.53 is: 1,254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.47 : 1,940.24 = 909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.47/1,940.24 = 909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.47x = 1,940.24 × 909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.47x = 1,764,706.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,706.79/1,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.71

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