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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.50, 1,938.78 and 963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.50, 1,938.78 and 963.70 is: 1,328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.50 : 1,938.78 = 963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.50/1,938.78 = 963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.50x = 1,938.78 × 963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.50x = 1,868,402.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,402.29/1,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.41

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