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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.66, 1,941.27 and 964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.66, 1,941.27 and 964.76 is: 1,331.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.66 : 1,941.27 = 964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.66/1,941.27 = 964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.66x = 1,941.27 × 964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.66x = 1,872,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,859.65/1,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.42

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