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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.59, 1,939.27 and 963.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.59, 1,939.27 and 963.70 is: 1,328.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.59 : 1,939.27 = 963.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.59/1,939.27 = 963.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.59x = 1,939.27 × 963.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.59x = 1,868,859.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,859.98/1,406.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.65

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