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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.52, 1,940.63 and 909.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.52, 1,940.63 and 909.45 is: 1,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.52 : 1,940.63 = 909.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.52/1,940.63 = 909.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.52x = 1,940.63 × 909.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.52x = 1,764,901.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,901.41/1,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.80

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